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Field Chapel of Saint Gerlachus

Field Chapel of Saint Gerlachus

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Field Chapel of Saint Gerlachus

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Location: Gemert-Bakel, North Brabant, Netherlands

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Marieke Duchatteau

January 3, 2024

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The field chapel is dedicated to Saint Gerlachus van Houthem. The famous hermit lived at the beginning of the Middle Ages. He was originally a knight from Houthem, but after the death of his wife he left his hometown and went on a pilgrimage. When he returned, he decided to give up all luxury and lived a secluded life in a hollow oak tree.

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November 23, 2025

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This small field chapel on the outskirts of Gemert is dedicated to Saint Gerlach of Houthem, a saint venerated primarily by farmers and agriculturalists in this region. Gerlach lived in …

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Elevation 60 m

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