Amsterdam Oud-Zuid , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Oud-katholieke kerk
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Old-Catholic Church
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 2025
1. Oud-katholieke kerk / Old-Catholic Church Marker
Gebouwd in 1914 naar een ontwerp van J.W.F. Hartkamp, een leerling van Berlage. De kerk is de opvolger van twee schuilkerken in de binnenstad, waaruit het barokke interieur afkomstig is. De Oud-Katholieke Kerk van Nederland is sinds de 18de eeuw onafhankelijk van Rome, kent een rijke liturgie en legt de nadruk op de participatie van alle gelovigen en de inbreng van het eigen geweten.
Old Catholic Church of the Sts. Peter and Paul, John and Willibrordus
Built in 1914 to a design by J.W.F. Hartkamp, a student of Berlage. The church is the successor to two clandestine churches in the city centre, from which the baroque interior originates. The Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands has been independent of Rome since the 18th century, has a rich liturgy and emphasises the participation of all believers and the contribution of one's own conscience.
Erected by the ANWB. (Marker Number 15024/001.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 52° 21.248′ N,
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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: Albert Cuyp (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Gerard Dou (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Etty Hillesum (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Etty Hillesum (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Zigeunermonument Hel en vuur / Romani Monument Hell and Fire (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Vrouwen van Ravensbrόck 1940-1945 / Women of Ravensbrόck 1940-1945 Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away);
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 2025
2. Old-Catholic Church and marker
Also see . . . Kerkgebouw (Oud-Katholieke Amsterdam, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):
The church building on Ruysdaelstraat dates from 1914 and is the successor to the clandestine church of Sts. Peter and Paul in Barndesteeg, where Catholics attended church from the seventeenth century onwards.(Submitted on March 29, 2025.)
In 1953, the other Old Catholic clandestine church of the HH. Johannes en Willibrordus on the Brouwersgracht also closed. The congregation that had attended church there moved in with that of the Ruysdaelstraat. The interior of the current church reflects the rich history of both parishes.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 16, 2025
3. Old-Catholic Church and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
