Protestant church of Bears

Last updated
Church of Bears Exterieur naar het noord-westen - Beers - 20029496 - RCE.jpg
Church of Bears

The Protestant church of Bears or Saint Mary church [1] is a religious building in Bears, Netherlands, one of the medieval churches in Friesland. The early Gothic nave was built in the 13th century and the quintuple closed choir dates from the 14th century; both are built out of yellow and red brick. [1] In 1857, the original tower was replaced by a new one. [1]

The church is located on the Tsjerkepaed 3 [2] and was once a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Mary but became a Protestant church after the Protestant Reformation. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 8470 [3] and is in the care of Stichting Alde Fryske Tsjerken (Old Frisian Churches Foundation). [4]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Religion in Brazil</span>

The predominant religion in Brazil is Christianity, with Catholicism being its largest denomination.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Battle of St. Quentin (1557)</span> Part of the Italian War of 1551–1559

The Battle of Saint-Quentin of 1557 was a decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1551–1559 between the Kingdom of France and the Spanish Empire, at Saint-Quentin in Picardy. A Habsburg Spanish force under Duke Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy defeated a French army under the command of Louis Gonzaga, Duke of Nevers, and Anne de Montmorency, Duke of Montmorency.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Martinitoren</span> Church building in Groningen, Netherlands

The Martinitoren is the tallest church steeple in the city of Groningen, Netherlands, and the bell tower of the Martinikerk.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Jistrum</span> Church

The Protestant church of Jistrum or Saint Peter's church is a medieval religious building in Jistrum, Friesland, Netherlands. It is a well preserved and complete 13th century Romanesque church built of red brick, located in the center of the village on Schoolstraat 2. The church is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 35645.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Aldtsjerk</span> Church

The Protestant church of Aldtsjerk or Saint Paul's church is a religious building in Aldtsjerk, Netherlands, one of the numerous medieval churches in Friesland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant Church of Dearsum</span> Church

The Protestant Church of Dearsum or Saint Nicholas church is a religious building in Dearsum, Netherlands, one of medieval churches in Friesland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Augustinusga</span> Church

The Protestant church of Augustinusga or Saint Augustine's church is a religious building in Augustinusga, Netherlands, one of the medieval churches in Friesland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Burgum</span> Church

The Protestant church of Burgum or Cross Church or Saint Martin's church is a religious building in Burgum, Netherlands, one of the medieval churches in Friesland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Oentsjerk</span> Church

The Protestant church of Oentsjerk or Saint Mary church is a medieval religious building in Oentsjerk, Friesland, Netherlands.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Damwâld-Moarrewâld</span> Church

The Protestant church of Damwâld-Moarrewâld or Saint Boniface’s church is a religious building in Damwâld, one of the medieval churches in Friesland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Wyns</span> Church

The Protestant church of Wyns or Saint Vitus Church is a religious building in Wyns, Netherlands, one of the medieval churches in Friesland. The nave and quintuple closed choir date from c. 1200 and are built out of red brick. The building has a tower that dates from the 13th century and a pipe organ that was built in 1899 by Bakker & Timmenga from Leeuwarden.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">St. Martin's Church, Bolsward</span> Church

St. Martin's Church is a Protestant church in Bolsward, Netherlands, and one of the medieval churches in Friesland. The current church was built between 1446 and 1461, the small medieval church which stood at that location previously was demolished to build the new one. The tower of the church was built in the 15th century and the gabled roof was added in the 17th century. It became a Protestant church during the Reformation. There was a major renovation which, apart from work on the tower, ended in 1955.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Buitenpost</span> Church

The Protestant church of Buitenpost is a medieval religious building in Buitenpost, Friesland, in the Netherlands.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Rinsumageast</span> Church

The Protestant church of Rinsumageast or Saint Alexander’s church is a religious building in Rinsumageast, Netherlands, one of the many medieval churches in Friesland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Grou</span> Church

The Protestant church of Grou or Saint Peter's church is a religious building in Grou, Netherlands, one of the many medieval churches in Friesland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Damwâld-Dantumawâld</span> Church

The Protestant church of Damwâld-Dantumawâld or Saint Benedict’s church is a religious building in Damwâld-Dantumawâld, one of the medieval churches in Friesland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Hantumhuzen</span> Church

The Protestant church of Hantumhuzen or Saint Anne's church is a religious building in Hantumhuzen, Netherlands, one of the many medieval churches in Friesland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Protestant church of Swichum</span> Church

The Protestant church of Swichum or Saint Nicholas Church is a religious building in Swichum, Netherlands, one of the many medieval churches in Friesland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">St. Nicholas' Chapel, Hildesheim</span> Church building in Hildesheim, Germany

St. Nicholas' Chapel is a former Roman Catholic parish church in the city of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and is located in the southern part of the old city centre, opposite St. Godehard.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">St. Olaf's Church, Helsingør</span> Church in Helsingør, Denmark

Saint Olaf's Church is the cathedral church of Helsingør in the north of Zealand, Denmark. With a history going back to around 1200, the present building was completed in 1559. In 1961, the church was given the status of cathedral in connection with the establishment of the Diocese of Helsingør.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Alle middeleeuwse kerken: van Harlingen tot Wilhelmshaven, P Karstkarel, p. 39
  2. "historischekerken.nl" . Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  3. "kich.nl (Kennisinfrastructuur Cultuurhistorie)" . Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  4. "aldefrysketsjerken.nl". Archived from the original on 2012-03-15. Retrieved 2010-12-04.

53°09′21″N5°43′59″E / 53.1557°N 5.7331°E / 53.1557; 5.7331