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Alteratie
In 1578, the Catholic city government of Amsterdam was deposed. A Protestant city council took its place. The consequence of this change (Alteratie in Dutch) was that, from that moment on, the Reformed Church became the only church that was allowed to manifest itself publicly. Catholic churches and monasteries were confiscated and given new functions.
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Alteratie
In 1578, the Catholic city government of Amsterdam was deposed. A Protestant city council took its place. The consequence of this change (Alteratie in Dutch) was that, from that moment on, the Reformed Church became the only church that was allowed to manifest itself publicly. Catholic churches and monasteries were confiscated and given new functions.
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Alteratie
In 1578, the Catholic city government of Amsterdam was deposed. A Protestant city council took its place. The consequence of this change (Alteratie in Dutch) was that, from that moment on, the Reformed Church became the only church that was allowed to manifest itself publicly. Catholic churches and monasteries were confiscated and given new functions.
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hidden church
Building in which hidden religious services were held in the Dutch Republic (1588-1795). Christian denominations outside the Calvinist church, such as Catholics, Lutherans, Mennonites and Remonstrants, had to practice their religions in hidden churches.
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hidden church
Building in which hidden religious services were held in the Dutch Republic (1588-1795). Christian denominations outside the Calvinist church, such as Catholics, Lutherans, Mennonites and Remonstrants, had to practice their religions in hidden churches.
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hidden church
Building in which hidden religious services were held in the Dutch Republic (1588-1795). Christian denominations outside the Calvinist church, such as Catholics, Lutherans, Mennonites and Remonstrants, had to practice their religions in hidden churches.
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hidden church
Building in which hidden religious services were held in the Dutch Republic (1588-1795). Christian denominations outside the Calvinist church, such as Catholics, Lutherans, Mennonites and Remonstrants, had to practice their religions in hidden churches.
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hidden church
Building in which hidden religious services were held in the Dutch Republic (1588-1795). Christian denominations outside the Calvinist church, such as Catholics, Lutherans, Mennonites and Remonstrants, had to practice their religions in hidden churches.
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Lord’s Supper
During the Lord's Supper, the Protestant Church commemorates Jesus' last supper with his disciples. Church members receive a piece of bread and wine or grape juice. These symbolize the body and blood of Jesus. This commemorates the fact that Jesus gave his life to redeem people.
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Lord’s Supper
During the Lord's Supper, the Protestant Church commemorates Jesus' last supper with his disciples. Church members receive a piece of bread and wine or grape juice. These symbolize the body and blood of Jesus. This commemorates the fact that Jesus gave his life to redeem people.
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Cantata service
Protestant church service centred on music. A cantata is a vocal piece for soloist and/or choir accompanied by a musical ensemble.
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Miracle of Amsterdam
The Miracle of Amsterdam took place in 1345 in a house on Kalverstraat. After a dying man could not keep down his last Holy Communion, a maid threw the vomit with the Blessed Host into the fireplace. The Host was found intact in the fireplace the next day. They concluded that God was present here in a special way and that He wanted to be worshipped in the Blessed Host at this location. Shortly afterwards, they built a pilgrimage chapel at the same location, which was called the Heilige Stede (Holy Place). This chapel was demolished in 1908.
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Parish
A parish is a community of Christian believers with its own church building; the pastoral care is entrusted to a parish priest (also called pastor).
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Parish
A parish is a community of Christian believers with its own church building; the pastoral care is entrusted to a parish priest (also called pastor).
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Oecumenism
Oecumenism is derived from the Greek word οἰκουμένη (oikoumenè). This term is generally used to refer to the process of growing toward religious connectedness and unity among churches.
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Oecumenism
Oecumenism is derived from the Greek word οἰκουμένη (oikoumenè). This term is generally used to refer to the process of growing toward religious connectedness and unity among churches.
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Oecumenism
Oecumenism is derived from the Greek word οἰκουμένη (oikoumenè). This term is generally used to refer to the process of growing toward religious connectedness and unity among churches.
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Oecumenism
Oecumenism is derived from the Greek word οἰκουμένη (oikoumenè). This term is generally used to refer to the process of growing toward religious connectedness and unity among churches.
