Protestant church of Oentsjerk explained

Protestant church of Oentsjerk
Saint Mary church
Dedication:Before the Reformation, to Saint Mary
Coordinates:53.2538°N 5.892°W
Materials:Brick

The Protestant church of Oentsjerk or Saint Mary church[1] is a medieval religious building in Oentsjerk, Friesland, Netherlands.

The church was built c. 1230 out of red brick and has a tower from the 14th century.[1] On the West gallery is a monumental Pipe organ, built in 1871 by P. van Oeckelen[1] The church was originally a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Mary but became a Protestant church after the Protestant Reformation. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 35658.[2] The building is located on the Wijnserdijk 9.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Alle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 225
  2. Web site: kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie). 2010-10-20.
  3. Web site: historischekerken.nl . 2010-03-30.