Jekerkwartier in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Franciscanen- of Minderbroederskerk / Franciscan or “Little Brothers” Church

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

1. Franciscanen- of Minderbroederskerk / Franciscan or “Little Brothers” Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1234 kregen de Francicanen toestemming om aan de Pieterstraat een klooster te stichten en in 1298 werd een begin gemaakt met de bouw van een grote kloosterkerk, die in gotische stijl met mergelstenen blokken werd gebouwd op een fundament van hardsteen en kolenzandsteen. Aan het eind van de vijftiende eeuw werd het schip voorzien van luchtbogen en werden enkele kloostergebouwen rond een nieuwe kruisgang gebouwd. In 1632 werden de Franciscaner paters uit de stad verbannen na het 'Verraad van Pater Vinck'. De kloostergebouwen werden tot 1876 voor verschillende militaire doeleinden benut en sinds 1881 is hier het Rijksarchief gevestigd.

(English translation:)
In 1234 the Francicans were given permission to found a monastery on Pieterstraat, and in 1298 a start was made on the construction of a large monastery church, which was built in Gothic style with marlstone blocks on a foundation of bluestone and coal sandstone. At the end of the fifteenth century, the nave was fitted with flying buttresses and some monastery buildings were built around a new cloister. In 1632, the Franciscan fathers were

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expelled from the city after the 'Betrayal of Father Vinck'. The monastery buildings were used for various military purposes until 1876, and the State Archives have been located here since 1881.

Erected by The ANWB, VVV.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1234.

Location. 50° 50.758′ N, 5° 41.559′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Jekerkwartier. Marker is on Sint Pieterstraat, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sint Pieterstraat 5, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 HZ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. De Waalse of Franse kerk / The Walloon or French Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Non Sum Qualis Eram (within shouting distance of this marker); De Bisschopsmolen / The Bishop’s Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Eerste Stadsommuring / First City Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Huis de Ridder / House of Ridder (within shouting distance of this marker); Faliezustersklooster / Sisters of the Veil Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterpoort Achter de Minderbroeders / “Behind the Franciscans” Water Gate

Franciscan or “Little Brothers” Church Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

2. Franciscan or “Little Brothers” Church Marker - wide view

(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Helpoort / Hell Gate (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

Also see . . . Oude Minderbroedersklooster (Maastricht) (Wikipedia, in Dutch). (Submitted on January 7, 2024.)

Franciscan or “Little Brothers” Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

3. Franciscan or “Little Brothers” Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.