Friday 6 April 2012

The Saint Nicolas Church in Brussels, living and working together with God

Churches are most of the time stand alone buildings referred to as the House of God. Here in Brussels, the Saint Nicolas Church originating from the 12th century has been rebuild several times from a Roman to a Gothic style. It is a rather small church but it contains a rich interior with marble, statues, a painting from Rubens, fire glass… The most remarkable aspect of this church is that it is not only in the city centre close to all the people of Brussels but it is a part of a real community. Against the wall of the church you find facades of shops and houses, integrated in the church, it is almost like sharing a flat or a business with God. Would it be possible to live closer to God or start such a blessed business?

Kerken zijn meestal vrijstaande gebouwen die men aanschouwt als het Huis van God. Hier in Brussel staat de Sint Nicolaaskerk die dateert uit de 12de eeuw, maar reeds verschillende keren herbouwd is geweest gaande van de Romaanse stijl naar de Gotische. Het is een kleine kerk maar met een rijk interieur bestaande uit marmer, beeldhouwwerken, een schilderij van Rubens, brandglas.... Het meest merkwaardige aspect van deze kerk is dat het net enkel deel uit maakt van het Brusselse stadscentrum meer van een echte volksgemeenschap. Tegen de kerkmuren zie de façades van winkels en huizen die geïntegreerd zijn in de kerk. Het is alsof je een huis of zaak deelt met God. Is het mogelijk nog dichter bij God te wonen of een nog meer gezegende zaak op te starten?.

Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
Nicolas church Brussels
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11 comments:

  1. 'Rijke' Kerk, Filip !
    Geeft je toch een veilig gevoel..., zo dicht...
    Lie(f)s.

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  2. Lovely church. Amazing that shops are joining the church. First time for me to see that.
    Happy Easter to you both :)

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  3. I always admire the artwork in a church.

    Happy Ester to you both.

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  4. That is quite different to have the shops hanging onto the side of the church. It looks light and modern inside.

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  5. such a beautiful place to find a moment's peace. great shots.

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  6. the Saint Nicolas Church is a real masterpiece of architecture...
    visiting such place is everybody's dream...

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  7. That's a beautiful theme for today Filip. Beautiful photos as always. Happy Easter to the both of you!

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  8. Lovely church. Beautiful statues and architectural details.

    Greetings, Carmen

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  9. Beautiful details. I always love seeing the inside of churches.

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  10. The stained glass window is magnificent!

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