The foundation of the current church dates back to the 17th century, but its history goes back much further:
In the 11th or possibly already in the 10th century, a small church is said to have stood here, near the castle. In any case, in 1119, Sint-Eloois-Vijve was an independent parish, split off from that of Harelbeke. Around 1200, a Romanesque single-nave cruciform church is said to have been built. Somewhere around 1500, it is said to have been provided with a larger, late Gothic choir.
Around 1532, the church burned down and the church furniture was lost. Until 1560, the church was rebuilt and expanded into a two-nave building. Presumably in 1566, however, the church was hit by the Beeldenstorm. Also in 1580, such destruction took place that only the tower remained standing. In the first half of the 17th century, the church was rebuilt, while from 1630 onwards new church furniture was also provided. From 1645-1646, the church was used as a storage place by French troops. In 1667-1668, the church was restored. New church furniture was added, but in 1710 the church was damaged again by a gunpowder explosion during a French attack. In 1764, there was said to have been a two-aisled church with a transept and a crossing tower.
From 1898-1902, a southern side aisle was added to a design by Jules Soete, in neo-Gothic style. In 1966, the churchyard was transferred to a new cemetery. In 1977, Roman roof tiles were discovered in wall remains of the former Romanesque church.
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DirkWi

February 12, 2025

Inside the church there are several references to Saint Eloi, patron saint of blacksmiths (and metalworkers, and electricians, and...): an anvil, guidelines for an indulgence, ...

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Chantal

January 19, 2025

Very nice walk towards the Leie from the church or vice versa from the Leie to the church

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