Centre in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Sint Janskerk / Saint Johns Church
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
1. Sint Janskerk / Saint Johns Church Marker
De kerk is in 1288 voor het eerst genoemd. Hij werd gebouwd als doopkerk. verbonden aan het Sint Servaaskapittel. De oorspronkelijke toren stortte in 1366 in na een hevige storm. Sinds 1634 is de kerk in gebruik bij de Protestantse Gemeente.
De kerk is gebouwd met mergelblokken op een basement van Namense steen. Het schip dateert uit de 14de eeuw; het zeshoekige koor is in de 15de eeuw vernieuwd en verhoogd. In diezelfde eeuw is op de toren de achtkantige lantaarn gebouwd; hij is sindsdien 80 meter hoog. De rode kleur is oorspronkelijk.
This church is named after John the Baptist. “I baptize you with water as a sign of your new life.” John called on people to renew their lives and to confirm their baptism.
The church was first mentioned in 1288. It was built as a baptismal church. affiliated with the Saint Servatius Chapter. The original
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The church was built with marl blocks on a base of Namur stone. The nave dates from the 14th century; the hexagonal choir was renovated and raised in the 15th century. The octagonal roof lantern was built on the tower in the same century; it has been 80 meters high since then. The red color is original.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1288.
Location. 50° 50.902′ N, 5° 41.234′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Centre. Marker is on Henric van Veldekeplein when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vrijthof 24, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 TG, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bergportaal (within shouting distance of this marker); Sint Servaasbasiliek / Basilica of Saint Servatius (within shouting distance of this marker); Westwerk St. Servaasbasiliek / Westwork of the Basilica of St. Servatius (within shouting distance of this marker); Spaans Gouvernement / Spanish Governate (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sint Servaasfontein / Fountain of Saint Servatius (about 120 meters away); Generaalshuis / Generals House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
2. Sint Janskerk / Saint Johns Church Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Saint John Church (Maastricht).
Overview and History: The Sint-Janskerk (Saint John Church) is a Gothic church in the center of the Dutch city of Maastricht. The Protestant Sint-Jan is situated next to the Roman Catholic Basilica of Saint Servatius on the Vrijthof, a unique sight in the Netherlands.(Submitted on November 15, 2023.)
The Church of Saint John was one of the four parish churches of Maastricht in the Middle Ages. The church was named after John the Baptist and was founded around 1200 by the Chapter of Saint Servatius to function as a baptismal and parish church for the parish of Saint Servatius. This relieved the load on the Saint Servatius Church and allowed it to function exclusively as a collegiate and pilgrimage church. On Easter and Pentecost eves, the canons of Saint Servatius went in procession to Saint John to consecrate the baptismal water. On that occasion, the church choir sang to the canons from the first tower transept of St. John's. The Sint-Janskerk was first mentioned in 1218. The current church dates from the 14th and early 15th centuries. In 1414the Gothic baptistery was added. The original tower collapsed on June 8, 1366, after a violent storm. The current tower was completed in the second half of the fifteenth century with the construction of the roof lantern, after a long period of restoration.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein3. Sint Janskerk / Saint Johns Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
