Saint Hubert
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© Églises Ouvertes
© Églises Ouvertes
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© Églises Ouvertes
About this building
Above all it is the environment around this little chapel of shale and stone that is enchanting: a green meadow enclosed by a little wall, a nearby stream, a bench to sit and contemplate the scenery and the village houses.
The chapel, dating from 1627, is topped by a small octagonal bell-turret with an iron cross at its summit. This itself carries a cross and key symbol which was probably that of the Saint Hubert abbey. There are some statues of saints inside. When the chapel is closed a small opening in the door allows one to view…
Above all it is the environment around this little chapel of shale and stone that is enchanting: a green meadow enclosed by a little wall, a nearby stream, a bench to sit and contemplate the scenery and the village houses.
The chapel, dating from 1627, is topped by a small octagonal bell-turret with an iron cross at its summit. This itself carries a cross and key symbol which was probably that of the Saint Hubert abbey. There are some statues of saints inside. When the chapel is closed a small opening in the door allows one to view the interior.
Remarkable elements
Main altar
Baroque retable altar in gilded wood that occupies the back of the building. The table is an…
Baroque retable altar in gilded wood that occupies the back of the building. The table is an altar stone from the former castle of the region.
Statues
There are several statues in this building. Saint Hubert of Liège, the patron saint of the…
There are several statues in this building. Saint Hubert of Liège, the patron saint of the chapel, stands in the altar niche. Saint Joseph and Saint Eligius stand on pedestals. There is also a statue of Mary and one of her mother, Saint Anne.
Group of the Swoon of the Virgin
This sculptural group is located above the altar. This is an important piece of immense artistic…
This sculptural group is located above the altar. This is an important piece of immense artistic value for understanding the sculptural arts in the Ardennes region.
Religious artifacts
The chapel houses a chalice from 1693, a ciborium from the 17th century, and a missal by Plantin…
The chapel houses a chalice from 1693, a ciborium from the 17th century, and a missal by Plantin from 1651.
Bell tower
A small bell tower rises above the church, topped by a wrought-iron cross decorated with…
A small bell tower rises above the church, topped by a wrought-iron cross decorated with fleur-de-lis. The stem serves as an axis, reaching a hollow circle crowned by a smaller cross. On the axial rod, a key and a staff form a St. Andrew’s Cross. The Herlinval chapel belonged to the parish of Ortho, mentioned in 1139 among the possessions of Saint-Hubert Abbey. The staff symbolizes the abbot, and the key recalls the third miracle in the legendary life of Saint Hubert of Liège.
To find out more
Hours
Closed
Religious services
15 August : 11.15 am
Nearby buildings
Tours associates
Au coeur de l'Ardenne (circuit régional à plusieurs boucles)
Of shale and sandstone
Sacred lands
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