Saint Lambert

Hauptstrooss, L-9980 Wilwerdange (Troisvierges)

Building profile

Historic/listed monument

Church
Art déco
Catholic Church

About this building

The church was built in 1927 according to plans by the architect Joseph Jentgen in Art Deco style, on the site of the old church, which was demolished. It is an atypical, very rare architecture for Luxembourg. The bell tower is octagonal and the church also has two smaller towers on either side of the entrance portal. The floor plan is oval; this shape is reinforced by the structural elements on the ceiling. On the outer wall there is partly visible slate from the Ardennes, the window stones are made of red sandstone, which is untypical for this area.

The parish of…

The church was built in 1927 according to plans by the architect Joseph Jentgen in Art Deco style, on the site of the old church, which was demolished. It is an atypical, very rare architecture for Luxembourg. The bell tower is octagonal and the church also has two smaller towers on either side of the entrance portal. The floor plan is oval; this shape is reinforced by the structural elements on the ceiling. On the outer wall there is partly visible slate from the Ardennes, the window stones are made of red sandstone, which is untypical for this area.

The parish of Troisvierges-Weiswampach decided some years ago to use this church as a “family and youth church”, changing the traditional seating arrangement in favour of a communal form. The youth choir has its seat here.

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Remarkable elements

stained glass windows

St. Gertrude of Nivelles is depicted with mice. Legend has it that her prayers drove away mice…

St. Gertrude of Nivelles is depicted with mice. Legend has it that her prayers drove away mice and rats.

Most of the stained glass windows are by Camille Croat from the 1950s, a few smaller ones by Gustave Zanter. They depict the typical saints venerated in the Ösling.

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St. Lambert

St. Lambert, patron saint of the church, was bishop of Tongern-Maastricht in the 7th century and…

St. Lambert, patron saint of the church, was bishop of Tongern-Maastricht in the 7th century and died as a martyr; the famous St. Lambert's Cathedral stood in Liège.

The northern part of the Ösling belonged to the diocese of Liège until modern times, where this saint is still venerated today.

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the old communion bench

The old communion bench, which has been preserved, as well as the balustrades from the gallery…

The old communion bench, which has been preserved, as well as the balustrades from the gallery show beautiful wrought iron work.

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The main altar

It comes from the previous church. On it is a magnificently decorated tabernacle with a display…
It comes from the previous church. On it is a magnificently decorated tabernacle with a display place for the cross or monstrance.
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crucifixion scene

This painting probably comes from the former Franciscan church of Troisvierges. It was auctioned…
This painting probably comes from the former Franciscan church of Troisvierges. It was auctioned off after the French Revolution and reappeared at some point here in this church.
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Mother of Sorrows

Mary is depicted here with 7 swords piercing her heart; a symbol of the sufferings she had to go…
Mary is depicted here with 7 swords piercing her heart; a symbol of the sufferings she had to go through as the mother of Jesus. A devotional image for the faithful who associate their own sufferings with those of Mary.
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Hours

Closed

Monday09:00–18:00
Tuesday09:00–18:00
Wednesday09:00–18:00
Thursday09:00–18:00
Friday09:00–18:00
Saturday09:00–18:00
Sunday09:00–18:00
Public holidays Closed
Monday10:00–16:00
Tuesday10:00–16:00
Wednesday10:00–16:00
Thursday10:00–16:00
Friday10:00–16:00
Saturday10:00–16:00
Sunday10:00–16:00
Public holidays Closed

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Saint Sebastian
Saint Cosmas and Damian
St. Andrew
Saint Joseph
Holy Trinity
Saint-Saviour
Saint Michael

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Keeping the church in the village!

Keeping the church in the village!

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