Lebuïnuskerk
Lebuïnuskerk
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,840 contributions
Nov 2021
Completed in 1525, the colossal Lebuïnus church still dominates the skyline of Deventer. Two major changes occured during its 'life' time. The first during the Reformation in 1580 when the church interior was stripped of all its glamorous altars and idols. Also numerous colourful paintings and frescoes were removed or covered. The second significant change was at the beginning of the 20th century when all attached buildings were removed and the church with a new roof was left standing alone like a monument.
Gradually historians are changing their view on missionaries like Lebuïnus who in the 8th century was killed during efforts to christianize the indigenous Saxons. "Kerstening" (imposing christianity) often was a very violent process.
Gradually historians are changing their view on missionaries like Lebuïnus who in the 8th century was killed during efforts to christianize the indigenous Saxons. "Kerstening" (imposing christianity) often was a very violent process.
Written 2 October 2022
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Mireille B
Ramnicu Valcea, Romania681 contributions
Aug 2019
Who has enough time in this century to dig into the history of this important church in Deventer ?I watched the documentary film about the history of the town in the History Museum ,and I really enjoyed the story of the two monks who crossed the river in 778 ,having visions of the church.Lebuinus constructed the first chapel on this spot ,on the eastern bank of Ijssel ,his mission was to convert people to christianity.The present church from the 15 th century is dedicated to him ,it stands proudly in the big square ,it is visible from far and wide ,it invites you freely to go inside ,maybe you can learn something about its destiny.I couldn't find any English information about it , I explored the interior ,like a blind .I was impressed by its simplicity ,by its big proportions ,it was renovated many times in its stone history ,it belonged to Catholics ,Calvinists ,Protestants.The medieval floor with gravestones impressed me a lot ,there was a painting exhibition inside ,the past and the present go hand in hand .Outside the sober Gothic church ,children were playing in the sand ,on one side of it...terraces were full of tourists nearby.A must see attraction when you visit the charming Deventer .
Written 15 September 2019
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Sjurontour
Amsterdam, The Netherlands264 contributions
Jun 2020
Stunning church with simple, Calvinistic interior (white) which traces of it's Catholic past. Wonderful and spacious.
Written 24 June 2020
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Exroosje
The Hague, The Netherlands636 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
The tower climb is cheap and offers great view. The church itself is impressive, unfortunately the protestants have demolished all catholic ornaments in the 16th century. So no frescos
Written 12 June 2019
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Sallyrb2014
London, UK186 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Interesting church worth a visit. There are many medieval murals recently rediscovered and renovated and also a beautiful organ.
Written 20 May 2019
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Hendrik_NL
Vlaardingen, The Netherlands7,927 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
In my travels around the world I have visited many churches. The main quality of a church is calm, serenity, reflection; if all is said and done a church is a holy place. Even in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, teeming with tourists, silence (Subdued conversation anyway), was enforced. Not in the Lebuinus Church in Deventer. Money must be tight at the congregation of the Lebuinus church. This day that we visited Deventer, the church was closed, even for saying a prayer. It was rented out, like a party hall, to a mass meeting, directed at pitching a technical education to school children. The noise in the church was deafening and for me this building was discredited as church. Maybe the massive building can be sold and turned into a book store, just like the Dominikanen bookstore in Maastricht.
Written 20 April 2018
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walter d
Enkhuizen, The Netherlands53 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
the leuinus church, also known as the great church is an amazing place to visit. and, if one has the courage and stamina, and in good health, take the steps to the tower. from there, one has a panoramic view of the city.
Written 5 May 2016
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SteveDennin
Enschede, The Netherlands1,694 contributions
Sept 2020
Visited here while we were in Deventer. Really enjoyed the sights and the history learned while walking around the area.
Written 23 September 2020
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Andreas
Wuppertal, Germany11 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
A must see if you like to visit churches. Don't forget to step up the tower for a great view over the city.
Written 23 April 2019
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WorldTravelOne
Amsterdam, The Netherlands9,211 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The Lebuinus Church is among the bigger churches in the Netherlands, ranking behind the churches in 's-Hertogenbosch and Haarlem. Not very ornamental.
Written 15 April 2019
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