Duivendrecht in Ouder-Amstel, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Sint Urbanus kerk
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St. Urbanus Church
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 2023
1. Sint Urbanus kerk / St. Urbanus Church Marker
Sint Urbanus kerk
In 1878 gebouwd in neo-romaanse stijl naar ontwerp van architect Theodorus Asseler in opdracht van bouwpastoor Laurent. De kerk is op 16 juli 1879 ingewijd door Mgr. Snickers, bisschop van Haarlem. De kerk is gewijd aan Paus Urbanus I (220-230). In de jaren '70 van de 20e eeuw dreigde de kerk te verdwijnen voor de aanleg van het NS-station. Pastoor J.J. Laan zorgde ervoor dat de plannen werden gewijzigd en dat kerk en pastorie werden behouden. Markante torenspitsen en een prachtig interieur w.o. een kruiswegstatie en een 18e eeuwse preekstoel.
Gemeentelijk monument.
Saint Urbanus Church
Built in 1878 in neo-Romanesque style according to a design by architect Theodorus Asseler on behalf of construction-pastor Laurent. The church was consecrated on July 16, 1879 by Monsignor Snickers, Bishop of Haarlem. The church is dedicated to Pope Urban I (220-230). In the 1970s the church was in danger of disappearing due to the construction of the railway station. Pastor J.J. Laan ensured that the plans were changed
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A County-monument.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1879.
Location. 52° 19.48′ N, 4° 56.271′ E. Marker is in Duivendrecht, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Ouder-Amstel. It is on Rijksstraatweg, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rijksstraatweg 230, Duivendrecht, Noord-Holland 1115 AV, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pastorie R.K. St. Urbanuskerk / St. Urbanus Roman Catholic Church Rectory (a few steps from this marker); Anthoniushoeve (within shouting distance of this marker); Wintershoven (within shouting distance of this marker); Eetcafι Lotgenoten / Companions Cafι (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Winkelnering / Commerce (about 90 meters away); Mijn Genoegen / My Pleasure (about 210 meters away); Joke Smit (approx. 1.7 kilometers away); A.A. de Lannoy-Willems (approx. 1.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Duivendrecht.
Also see . . . Historie (Sint Urbanuskerk, in Dutch).
Excerpt (in translation):(Submitted on November 5, 2023.)The two towers, a rarity for a village church, were built in competition with the Sint Urbanus Church in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. Construction pastor Laurent wanted a higher tower, but this was not possible because of the peat subsoil. So two towers were built, with the result that there was little to no money left for the interior of the church. The two towers consist of three sections with a spire. The first sections and the spires are not identical. The story goes that the fundraising campaign for the building fund was won by the women and the men's tower is therefore slightly shorter. The church bells were cast by Petit en Fritsen in Aarle-Rixtel. The stained glass windows depict the statues, which were removed from the church in the 1960s. The initials on the windows refer to the parishioners who paid for the windows. The pulpit dates from the early 18th century. The Stations of the Cross are unique because of the banderoles, which connect the stations with texts from the Old Testament. The church board, together with Pastor Laan, ensured that the plans for the train station were changed in the 1970s and 1980s, so that the church and parsonage could be preserved.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 1, 20232. Sint Urbanus kerk / St. Urbanus Church and Marker
Photographed by T. Rijpkema, circa 1930
3. St. Urbanus Church
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
