Saint-Lambert

Statue of Saint Donat

The statue of St. Donatius stands on the outside of the church, to the right of the tower. Saint Donatius was a legionnaire in the Imperial Army. Recently the colours were intensified by Marie-Jo Spote, a local artist. Donatius holds a lightning strike in his hand. He was therefore worshipped against lightning strikes. In some parishes there is still a procession in his honour every year, at the beginning of July. (Arlon, Gives, Recogne, Noville, Sainte-Cécile and many others).

Main altar

The main altar and the altar of the Blessed Virgin (both in baroque style) are from Stavelot, the city of Marie Dester, wife of the donor. The lower part of the altar is damaged and therefore incomplete... Two openings in the woodwork of the choir used to serve as a confessional. This was during big celebrations where there was a lot of people. The confessor was in the sacristy where we still find the armrests of the confessional.

The painter's paint of the altar is quite modern and shows us a glorious, enlightened Christ with as a result the whole of humanity, even the most affected. All this gives us a familiar and hopeful image. The painting is by the painter Battice.

Statue of Saint Lambert

On the right side of the altar is Saint Lambertus, bishop of Liège and parish priest of this parish. St. Lambert was probably chosen because he would refer to the generous founder.

Statue of Saint Anne

On the left side of the altar is Saint Anna who teaches her daughter how to read. This saint is especially honoured in the old community of Ortho, of which Buisson was part until 1/1/1977 (fusion of the municipalities).

Wooden cross

A wooden cross is attached above the confessional. The Christ on the cross is also made of wood. Initially this cross was located in the chapel of Our Lady of La Salette, near the farm of Viviers. The name "Glorious Christ" comes from the rays of light coming from the centre of the cross. E.Matthias, a carpenter and cabinetmaker, restored it in 2008 with great artistic skill.

Stations of the cross

Besides the painting of the altar, Battice - who had a second residence in Nisramon - is also the author of the Stations of the Cross. The latter was very difficult to accept by the parishioners who did not understand the symbolism of the armed soldiers. This explains why the work of art was not exhibited for a long time, but fortunately it was kept in the vicarage.

Since it was discreetly restored, at the initiative of the leader of the church factory and supported by Abbot Bihain (i.e. the last parish priest of the parish: 1972-2005), there has been no negative reaction from the parishioners.

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