Saint-Nicholas
rue de l'Eglise 114
59144 Amfroipret (L'Orée de Mormal)
Church | 1861 | Neoromanesque | Catholic Church
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Opening hours
01 January - 31 December
Mon 8.00 - 12.00
Tue 14.00 - 18.00
Wed
Thu 14.00 - 18.00
Fri 8.00 - 12.00
Sat
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Description
This church, rebuilt between 1860 and 1862 by the parishes of Amfroipret and Bermeries, was designed by the architect Jules Fiévet. Its facade is typical of churches in the area and of the period: sandstone base, bricks, slates, facade decoration in imitation of Lombard bands, 3-vessel building. Inside, the central nave is divided into 4 bays separated by large arcades resting on Marbaix stone columns and leading to the aisles.
The church contains a tombstone, testimony to the presence of the de Haynin family (bailiffs of Hainaut), who owned the castle, of which only ruins remain from the 18th century.
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Remarkable elements
Baptismal font
The hexagonal bowl is decorated with the coat of arms of the de Haynin family (engraved cross), bailiffs of Hainaut since the 15th century and owners of the castle of which only ruins remain from the 18th century. One side bears the date 1518.
The furnishings have been protected as Historic Monuments since 1944.
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Christ on the cross
Made of polychrome wood, it hangs above the high altar. The right wrist appears to have been repaired.
Protected as a Historic Monument since 1975.
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Way of the Cross
Created by artists Moreau and Gamblier in the second half of the 19th century, the fourteen stations are oil paintings on canvas mounted on fixed stretchers. The wooden frame is painted, gilded and decorated with decorative elements on the top bearing the number of the station. In 2024, this Stations of the Cross was the subject of a donation campaign by the Fondation du Patrimoine.
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Choir furniture
Altarpiece, tabernacle, altarpiece and two panels of side panelling in varnished faux bois. Protected as a Historic Monument since 1973.
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Side altars
To the south (right), the altar is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, whose statue is surrounded by twisted columns with composite capitals. To the north (left), the altar is dedicated to the Virgin and Child, whose statue is surrounded by columns with Ionic capitals. The upper parts of both altars are decorated with a radiating dove in relief.
These two pieces of furniture have been protected as Historic Monuments since 1973.
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