St-Andrew
Rue de Binsfeld 16
L-9912 Troisvierges (Troisvierges)
Church | XVII-XX | Baroque | Catholic Church
Map
Opening hours
15 March - 15 October
Mon 8.00 - 18.00
Tue 8.00 - 18.00
Wed 8.00 - 18.00
Thu 8.00 - 18.00
Fri 8.00 - 18.00
Sat 8.00 - 18.00
Sun 8.00 - 18.00
16 October - 14 March
Mon 8.00 - 17.00
Tue 8.00 - 17.00
Wed 8.00 - 17.00
Thu 8.00 - 17.00
Fri 8.00 - 17.00
Sat 8.00 - 17.00
Sun 8.00 - 17.00
Description
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Remarkable elements
the Three Holy Virgins
The three wooden statues from the 15th century gave the village its name: Trois-vierges. In the course of the Christianisation of the Ardennes, a pagan fertility cult was probably re-figured: three mother-deities became three Christian virgins named Fides, Spes and Caritas. (Faith, Hope, Love)
The calvary
The entrance to the choir is surmounted by monumental figures depicting Jesus' suffering on the cross. Beneath the cross are his mother Mary and his disciple John.
The choir room
In the choir room there used to be the tombstones of the count's family of Clerf. The choir stalls, which were used by the Franciscans for choir prayers, have been preserved. The room is brought to a close with the monumental high altar with revolving tabernacle.
altarpiece of the high altar
The founder of the order, Francis of Assisi, also worships at the so-called Exaltation of the Cross. The very realistic scene is intended to touch the faithful. The painting is inspired by Peter Paul Rubens and the painting of the Spanish Netherlands. It dates from the founding period of the monastery; the artist is unknown, possibly from the ranks of the Franciscans.
organ
The organ, restored in 1996 by G. Westenfelder, is in its core still original from the 17th century. It comes from the Spanish Netherlands and was restored according to historical models. It is one of the oldest organ instruments in Luxembourg.
The Annunciation of the Angel to Mary
This 17th century painting shows how the messenger of God (a human being, without wings!) announces the birth of Jesus to Mary. He points to the open sky and the dove symbolising the Holy Spirit. Two angels take part in the scene; rose and lily symbolise Mary's virginity.
St. Andrew
The baroque statue shows St. Andrew, the patron saint of this church, whose feast was accompanied by a market (Änneresmaart) in Ulflingen on 30 November.
Events at
St-Andrew
04/05/2024 06/07/2024
03/08/2024
07/09/2024
05/10/2024
02/11/2024
07/12/2024
Organ concert
On the first Saturday of the month
Nearby
Circuit
Keeping the church in the village!
Churches are places of quiet that fascinate us. The small village churches of the Ösling region are often the oldest and most attractive buildings in those villages. They can tell stories; through to today, this is where the world of religious iconography and art come together. Discover these jewels of the Troisvierges and Weiswampach communes in relaxed fashion, on a richly-varied circular tour by e-bike. The pure enjoyment of culture and landscape in the Nature Park Our!
