Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Singelkerk
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024
1. Singelkerk Marker
Doopsgezinden kiezen ook nu nog bewust voor een doop en een eigen geloofsbelijdenis op volwassen leeftijd.
Tussen 1530 en 1578 werden zij streng vervolgd. Tot 1796 slechts getolereerd. Hun kerken mochten vanaf de openbare weg niet zichtbaar zijn.
Deze kerk is in 1607 gesticht door Harmen Hendriksz van Warendorp. Het interieur is sober volgens doperse traditie. De kerk is bekend om zijn orgel uit 1777 en om zijn bijzondere akoestiek en wordt nog altijd gebruikt door de Verenigde Doopsgezinde Gemeente Amsterdam.
Behind these facades is the Mennonite secret church 'Bij het Lam' (By the Lamb).
Mennonites still consciously choose baptism and their own confession of faith in adulthood.
They were severely persecuted between 1530 and 1578. Until 1796 they were only tolerated. Their churches were not allowed to be visible from public roads.
This church was founded in 1607 by Harmen Hendriksz from Warendorp. The interior is sober according to Anabaptism tradition. The church is known for its organ from 1777 and for its special acoustics and is still used by the United Mennonite Community of Amsterdam.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1530.
Location. 52° 22.065′ N, 4° 53.318′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is on Singel, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Singel 452, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1017 BM, 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 walking distance of this marker: Gisθle (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joes Kloppenburg (about 150 meters away); In Gratitude for the Dutch Support of the American Revolution (about 150 meters away); Raspuispoort / Grating House Gate (about 150 meters away); English Reformed Church (about 180 meters away); Het Begijnhof (about 210 meters away); a different marker also named Joes Kloppenburg (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Gerrit van Arkel (1858-1918) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Singelkerk (Amsterdam) (Wikipedia, in Dutch). (Submitted on May 12, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024
2. Singelkerk Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024
3. Singelkerk and Marker
The church is the building with the black sign with a lamb on it.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024
4. Singelkerk, as seen from across the canal (the Singel)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024
5. Singelkerk sign
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 12, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
