Saint Peter
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Historic/listed monument
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© Églises Ouvertes
© Églises Ouvertes
© Églises Ouvertes
© Églises Ouvertes
© Églises Ouvertes
© Églises Ouvertes
© Églises Ouvertes
About this building
Located along the Meuse, this old abbey church founded by Irish monks in the 11th century is full of charm.
People admire its massive and imposing tower, its architecture devoid of artifice and its lovely setting along the river. To a great extent it is in the Romanesque style with its tower, its nave with beautiful square pillars supporting the arcatures with round arches, its transept and its crypt. The choir is Gothic (1264).
In the interior, one will notice the stalls and the wall paintings, both very…
Located along the Meuse, this old abbey church founded by Irish monks in the 11th century is full of charm.
People admire its massive and imposing tower, its architecture devoid of artifice and its lovely setting along the river. To a great extent it is in the Romanesque style with its tower, its nave with beautiful square pillars supporting the arcatures with round arches, its transept and its crypt. The choir is Gothic (1264).
In the interior, one will notice the stalls and the wall paintings, both very old, dating from the 13th century. The statuary is very rich, especially with works by Lambert Lombard. The crypt contains Merovingian sarcophagi and very aged reliquaries.
Remarkable elements
Crypt
In the crypt, which is located under the main altar, you can admire the archaeological remains…
In the crypt, which is located under the main altar, you can admire the archaeological remains of the old abbey.
Statue of a Virgin and Child
Our Lady is still venerated in the abbey church. For centuries, pilgrims passed by the statue of…
Our Lady is still venerated in the abbey church. For centuries, pilgrims passed by the statue of the Virgin and Child to receive her protection. They touched Jesus' face and knee. Today, the statue is still on display in the choir.
The stalls and their mercies
The choir stalls are considered to be amongst the oldest in Belgium. They date from 1443 and are…
The choir stalls are considered to be amongst the oldest in Belgium. They date from 1443 and are adorned with misericords depicting satirical scenes.
Triptych of St. Walhère
In the Middle Ages, a procession arose in honour of Saint Walhère. A triptych bearing his name,…
In the Middle Ages, a procession arose in honour of Saint Walhère. A triptych bearing his name, painted by Belgian artist Auguste Donnay, hangs on the north side. It recounts a XIIIth century legend: the murder of Saint Walhère, parish priest of Onhaye, the discovery of his body on the Meuse’s banks, and the return of his remains to his native village.
Pilgrimage paths
This building sits on the following pilgrimage routes
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To find out more
Hours
Closed
Additional information
All year on request :
Jonathan Porignaux :
+32 82 64 32 33 / +32 474 42 39 99
jonathan.porignaux@hotmail.com
Religious services
Sunday 10 am
Nearby buildings
Tours associates
Détours et autres pèlerinages en Namurois (circuit régional à plusieurs boucles)
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