Edam in Edam-Volendam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Doopsgezinde Vermaning
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Mennonite Meeting House
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2024
1. Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House Marker
In de 17de en 18de eeuw was het de doopsgezinden niet toegestaan hun kerken aan de openbare weg te bouwen. Zij hielden hun kerkdiensten vaak in een gewoon huis of in een schuilkerk. Vandaar dat dit onopvallende gebouw half verscholen ligt achter de kosterswoning. Het was de vergaderplaats van de Friese gemeente die zich in 1742 verenigde met de Waterlandse stroming in Edam. De Vermaning werd in 1702 gebouwd nadat een vorig kerkgebouw op dezelfde plaats in 1699 ernstig door brand was beschadigd. Inwendig heeft het een eikehouten interieur uit de 18de eeuw.
Mennonite Meeting House
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Mennonites were not allowed to build their churches on the public road. They often held their church services in an ordinary house or in a clandestine church. That is why this inconspicuous building is half hidden behind the sexton's house. It was the meeting place of the Frisian community that united with the Waterland movement in Edam in 1742. The Vermaning was built in 1702 after a previous church building on the same site was seriously damaged by fire in 1699. The interior has an oak interior from the 18th century.
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Erected by Vereniging Oud Edam, VVV, ANWB.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1699.
Location. 52° 30.812′ N, 5° 2.87′ E. Marker is in Edam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Edam-Volendam. It is on Jan Nieuwenhuizenplein, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jan Nieuwenhuizenplein 6, Edam, Noord-Holland 1135 WV, 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: Stichtingshuis / Foundation House (within shouting distance of this marker); Het Weeshuis / The Orphanage (within shouting distance of this marker); Edams Museum (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Damsluis (about 150 meters away); De zogenaamde kleine kerk met speeltoren / The So-Called Little Church with Bell Tower (about 150 meters away); Het Huis met de Zwaan / The House with the Swan (about 180 meters away); Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Lutheran Church (about 180 meters away); Grote kerk Edam / Great Church of Edam (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edam.
Also see . . . Geschiedenis (Vermaning Edam, in Dutch). And so it began (in translation):
On 5 March 1699, a heavy thunderstorm with northeasterly storms and snow flurries raged over Edam. A fire broke out in the spire of the Grote Kerk and sparks rained(Submitted on November 14, 2024.)down over the entire city. The church of the Mennonite Community on the Kaasmarkt was also badly damaged and a new church was built in 1702: the current Vermaning was created.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 20242. Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
