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Huise is said to have been the hometown of Saint Adalard of Corbie, a Carolingian abbot from the 9th century whose statue stands in front of the church. According to legend, he financed the construction of the first church. Nothing was preserved of the oldest church, but some of its 13th century successor still stands. The 13th century transept is still easily recognizable. The building underwent adaptations in the 18th century and was enlarged in the following century. During all these renovations, the architects were inspired by the Romanesque architectural style, which one can see in the consistent use of Tournai stone, which leads to the church appearing as one consistent whole.

In 1889, architect Auguste Van Assche left his mark on the whole. He also designed the altars. The stained glass windows (G. Landon) represent Saint Peter, Saint Urban, and of course Saint Adalard of Corbie. In 1901, the interior was painted in Neo-Gothic style according to plans by Fr. Coppejans. Of these murals, only the apostles remain due to severe damage during the Second World War. In 1980, the rest was unfortunately painted over.

Around the church one can still find the old cemetery. Several 18th century tombstones were incorporated into the walls of the church entrance.
Moreover, spread throughout the village there are fifteen little chapels of the Ommegang. One can find a first chapel near the church, next to the Liberty Tree: a little pier chapel called “The Coronation of the Virgin Mary”.

Visit the website of the village of Zingem to learn all about their churches.

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