Heiloo, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Genadekapel
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Chapel of Grace
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 31, 2026
1. Genadekapel / Chapel of Grace Marker
De Alkmaarse zakenman Gerrit van den Bosch (1857-1931) was de grote initiator achter de bloei van het Heiligdom in de eerste helft van de 20° eeuw. Gedreven door zijn diepe geloof zorgde hij samen met een Bisschoppelijk Comité voor de wederopbouw van de Mariaplaats. Als eerste werden in 1905, dicht bij het inmiddels aangelegde spoor, de resten van de oorspronkelijke put gevonden en werd de put opnieuw opgemetseld. In 1909 werd de tijdelijke Genadekapel gebouwd om de massale stroom van bedevaartgangers te kunnen ontvangen. De huidige en definitieve Genadekapel werd in 1930 gerealiseerd. Het ontwerp is van Jan Stuyt (1868-1934).
De wandschilderingen zijn van de Haarlemse kunstenaar Han Bijvoet (1897- 1975). Op de achterwand is het Hemelse Gastmaal kleurrijk verbeeld. Dit is het einddoel van ieder mensenleven om bij God de Vader in de hemel te zijn. Onderaan zijn vier taferelen uit de Litanie van Maria afgebeeld. De taferelen op de zijmuren tonen de Aankondiging, de geboorte van de Heer, de opdracht van Jezus in de tempel, Jezus die wordt teruggevonden in de tempel, Jezus die sterft aan
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(English translation:)
Chapel of Grace
The Alkmaar businessman Gerrit van den Bosch (1857–1931) was the driving force behind the flourishing of the Shrine in the first half of the 20th century. Driven by his deep faith, he worked with an Episcopal Committee to redevelop the Marian site. The first step, taken in 1905, was the discovery and reconstruction of the original well, located near the railway line that had since been constructed. In 1909, a temporary Chapel of Grace was built to accommodate the massive influx of pilgrims. The current, permanent Chapel of Grace was completed in 1930; it was designed by Jan Stuyt (1868–1934).
The wall paintings are the work of the Haarlem artist Han Bijvoet (1897–1975). The rear wall features a colorful depiction of the Heavenly Banquet—representing the ultimate goal of every human life: to be with God the Father in heaven. At the bottom,
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 31, 2026
2. Genadekapel / Chapel of Grace Marker - wide view
(Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 52° 35.034′ N, 4° 41.226′ E. Marker is in Heiloo, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It can be reached from the intersection of Kapellaan and Runxputteweg. The chapel and marker are located on the grounds of the Onze Lieve Vrouw ter Nood chapel complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kapellaan 148, Heiloo, Noord-Holland 1851 PM, 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.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 31, 2026
3. Genadekapel / Chapel of Grace
The marker, not quite visible here, is just to the right of the chapel entrance.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Runxputte / The “Runx” Well (here, next to this marker); Onze lieve Vrouwe ter Nood / Our Lady in Need (within shouting distance of this marker); Heilige Willibrordus / St. Willibrord (within shouting distance of this marker); Jan Brasser (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Het Schuilveld / The Sheltering Field (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Hervormde Kerk Limmen / Reformed Church of Limmen (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); Fusillade Monument Castricum / Castricum Execution Memorial (approx. 2.8 kilometers away); Woonhuis en Stolpboerderij / House and Farmhouse (approx. 4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heiloo.
Also see . . . Genadekapel (Onze Lieve Vrouw ter Nood, 2:36, in Dutch). A short audio piece on the Chapel, in Dutch. (Submitted on July 13, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 31, 2026
4. Genadekapel / Chapel of Grace - interior
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
