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The Theresiakapel is a Roman Catholic chapel on the Donckselaan in Bolnes in the Dutch province of South Holland.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, various shipyards and related companies established themselves in Slikkerveer and neighboring Bolnes in connection with the expanding port of Rotterdam. The workers came from Catholic North Brabant. In 1896 a first wooden church building was put into use for them, which fell under the parish of Ridderkerk. The wooden chapel was replaced in 1930 by the current stone building, which was solemnly consecrated on October 3 of that year.The chapel was designed by architect H.P.J. deVries. It is an aisleless church, with a small gable tower in Traditionalist style. The chapel is dedicated to Saint Therese of Lisieux.
The chapel is a municipal monument. The building is still used by the parish of Saint George.
August 25, 2022
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