Saint-Jean l'Evangéliste
Route de l'Abbaye 102
4052 Beaufays (Chaudfontaine)
Church | 1701 | Baroque | Catholic Church
Map
Opening hours
01 July - 31 August
Mon -
Tue -
Wed -
Thu -
Fri -
Sat 14.00 - 18.00
Sun 14.00 - 18.00
Guided tour
By arrangement :
on Friday-Saturday-Sunday (01/07 - 31/08)
M. Dessart : +32 475 89 98 76
Religious offices
Sunday 11.00
Description
Located in a delightful, green, protected area, this church dating from 1701 is part of a fine ensemble of buildings which comprised the old priory of the canons of Saint Augustine. These outbuildings are now private and the church became the parish church in 1803. It has an elegant belfry with three bulbous roofs.
The inside is bright and welcoming thanks to the recently painted whiteness of its walls. The style is primarily baroque,especially the choir, while the nave has some fine Louis XIV furnishings in oak, particularly the pulpit.
Some beautiful draped statues representing saints John, Augustine, Hubert and Roch are from the school of Del Cour.
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Remarkable elements
Bell tower
Bulb bell tower, very rare in our regions. This type of bell tower is characteristic of baroque architecture.
Altar
Altar in the purest baroque style. Church conceived in this style from the beginning.
Statue of Saint John the Evangelist
Statue of Saint John the Evangelist from the school of Jean Delcour. His symbol as an evangelist is the eagle.
Pulpit
Double curved truth chair, always in the same style (baroque). Exceptional acoustics.
Organ
Organ designed for baroque music in a superb buffet.
Renaissance library
Renaissance library. It housed the lamp of the Blessed Sacrament in the previous church.
