Centre in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Sint Servaasfontein / Fountain of Saint Servatius
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
1. Sint Servaasfontein / Fountain of Saint Servatius Marker
Ontwerp: Alphons Boosten en Charles Vos, 1934
Deze fontein werd in 1934 opgericht op het Vrijthof ter herdenking van de 1550e sterfdag van Sint Servaas
Volgens de legende heeft Sint Servaas met zijn staf in Biesland een bron aten opwellen
In 1992 is de fontein verplaatst naar het Keizer Karelplein
Plaquet in 2013 ongebooje door Vivianne Rijnders & Noel Fabry
Fountain of Saint Servatius
Design: Alphons Boosten and Charles Vos, 1934
This fountain was erected in 1934 on the Vrijthof to commemorate the 1550th anniversary of the death of Saint Servatius. According to legend, Saint Servatius caused a spring to well up with his staff in Biesland. In 1992 the fountain was moved to Keizer Karelplein.
Plaque donated in 2013 by Vivianne Rijnders & Noel Fabry
Erected 2013.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hof van Tilly / Van Tilly City Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Westwerk St. Servaasbasiliek / Westwork of the Basilica of St. Servatius (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bergportaal (about 120 meters away); Sint Servaasbasiliek / Basilica of Saint Servatius (about 120 meters away); Generaalshuis / Generals House (about 120 meters away); Sint Janskerk / Saint Johns Church (about 120 meters away); Kruisherenkerk / Order of the Holy Cross Church (about 210 meters away); Spaans Gouvernement / Spanish Governate (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.
Also see . . . Servatius of Tongeren (Wikipedia).
Legacy: According to tradition the saint's remains are buried in the Basilica of Saint Servatius in Maastricht, where they lie in a crypt dating from the 6th century. His tomb has been a place of pilgrimage for many centuries. Famous visitors include Charlemagne, Charles V (Holy Roman Emperor), Philip II of Spain and Pope John Paul II. In Maastricht, the Eastern Orthodox(Submitted on November 22, 2023.)Church belonging to the Russian Exarchate of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is also dedicated to Saint Servatius. The Sint Servaasbrug, the oldest bridge over the river Meuse in Maastricht, was named after Saint Servatius. The name 'Servaas' was a popular given name in Maastricht and surroundings for many centuries.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 20232. Sint Servaasfontein / Fountain of Saint Servatius and MarkerServatius is the patron saint of Maastricht, and his feast day is May 13.
The 12th-century gilded reliquary chest in the Basilica of Saint Servatius, containing the saint's relics, is a major work of Mosan art and became known as the 'Chest of Distress' (Dutch: Noodkist) as it was carried around town in times of distress. A pilgrimage with the relics of Saint Servatius and other saints takes place every seven years: the Maastricht Pilgrimage of the Relics (Dutch: Heiligdomsvaart). The Noodkist is normally kept in the Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Servatius, along with the so-called 'Servatiana' (objects that are associated with the saint, such as his pilgrim's staff, his crozier, his pectoral cross, his chalice, his paten and a symbolic key to heaven).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
