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Sint Joriskerk Erichem

Sint Joriskerk Erichem

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Sint Joriskerk Erichem

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Location: Buren, Gelderland, Netherlands

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Peter

April 12, 2021

On a mound stands the St. George's Church, a Dutch Reformed church, probably built around the year 1000 or 1050.

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PadenVerkenners

August 22, 2023

Erichem, a picturesque village in Gelderland, has always had a central beacon: its historic church. Started in the Middle Ages, this church has weathered both religious changes and world conflicts.

After the Reformation in the 16th century, the originally historic church became a refuge for Protestantism, with the interior adapted to this new austere tradition. In the centuries old, the church spreads as the social and cultural heart of Erichem, with village meetings and court hearings taking place alongside religious services.

Despite the turbulence of the two world wars in the 20th century, the church remained a source of comfort for the village. As the century progressed and traditional religiosity in the Netherlands declined, the church in Erichem became a multifunctional center, serving for both spiritual and community purposes.

Although traditional church services have become less frequent in the 21st century, Erichem Church remains an essential part of the village, both a historic monument and a center for cultural and community events.

This summarized story provides a brief overview of the rich history and current role of the church in Erichem.

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Sint Joriskerk Erichem

1. Wine hiking along the rural roads of the Betuwe - 20x toasting in Gelderland

2. Access to Buren – Betuws Wijndomein loop from 't Rot

3. Access to Buren – Betuws Wijndomein loop from Erichem

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