Saint Quintinus Cathedral - Hasselt, Belgium - Cathedrals on Waymarking.com

History of the Cathedral:

"Construction started in the 11th century. The substructure of the tower (62 m high) dates from that time. For the rest, marl was used for the tower (13th century). The church itself, as it exists today, is two centuries younger.

In the 16th century, a corridor with four chapels was built around the already existing choir.

When around 1560 hedge preachers from the Netherlands propagated Protestantism in the prince-bishopric, Gerard van Groesbeek led the resistance. On January 19, 1567, the church had to deal with the iconoclasm and together with Maaseik, this city declared itself independent for a short time. The Sacrament House, statues, side altars and the high altar were destroyed. Gerard managed to restore order.

On Sunday afternoon, May 14, 1725, around 7 p.m., lightning struck the spire, which then fell burning through the northwestern truss. The carillon, roof and organ of the cathedral were destroyed.[1]

That same year, the new, current spire was placed on top of the tower. A restoration followed in the 19th century and neo-Gothic stained glass windows were placed. Some paintings come from Herkenrode Abbey. The Hasselt painter Godfried Guffens decorated the cathedral with murals. She is equipped with a carillon.

Saint Quint's Cathedral has been a protected heritage site since 1933"

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Address: Vismarkt, Hasselt, Belgium Religious affiliation: Catholic Date founded or constructed: 11th century Web site: [Web Link]

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