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This is a listed building in possibly one of the oldest parts of Wetteren, right in the village centre between the statue of the Sacred Heart, the parish hall and the former vicarage.

It is bordered by the river is Scheldt, north the village of Laarne and west an old riverbed, separating it from the villages Melle and Heusden. At one time the area could only be reached by ferry over the Scheldt, completely isolated during stormy weather.

As the population increased, the need for a local place of worship grew because the nearest church was about 2 hours away. Between 1750 and 1753 the present church was built. It is a simple rural church with one aisle, transept and a semi-circle chancel. It has a sober bell tower (1892). The entrance is via classisistic portal altars.

The main feature in this church is the listed organ, dating from 1750. It probably comes from the Baudelo abbey in Ghent that was occupied by French troops at the end of the 18th century. The oak carvings around the organ may be older as the date 1606 on the organ case testifies.
Other features are the paintings from the Flemish School, Stations of the Cross by Alois de Beule and the 17th century altar cloths with dedications to St. Anthony of Padua an the Holy Mary.

The church is surrounded by greenery and borders a horse meadow. It is also the starting point or focal point of several hiking, running and cycling trails.
1. Cycling trail Scheldeland, tourism Flanders, signs 28 and 66
2. Running circuit trail Wetteren-Ten-Ede
3. Hiking trail Papullen path

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More information on this church :
Gemeente Wetteren
Parochie Laarne-Wetteren