A neo-Gothic Lady Chapel from 1901, built to replace an older chapel, on Zandestraat in Hansbeke.

Although the chapel is dedicated to Our Lady, the blind pointed arch windows contain reliefs with scenes from the life of Saint Anthony with the pig. Also in the chapel is a painted plaster statue of Saint Anthony. This is why it is now referred to as the 'Chapel of St. Anthony Abbot'.

Saint Anthony is invoked against evil spirits, livestock and contagious diseases. Elderly people testify that people went to Zandekapel against livestock diseases. A wax statue of the sick or worrisome animal was placed on the altar, a token was placed in the offering block, and they went around the chapel in prayer.

Until recently, about ten of these statues were still on the altar in the house of worship: 5 pigs, 3 sheep, 1 goat and 2 doves. They are currently safely stored with the owner of the chapel.

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Location: Nevele, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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