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7 Mary of Jesse Church in Delft, Netherlands

Not far from the Markt is another church. This one reflects the history of Catholicism in the city. In 1572, during the Protestant Reformation, the Old and New Churches were forced to convert to Protestantism. Catholic worship went underground. In 1733, the Jesuits built a small, hidden chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph. When religious freedom was granted in 1875, architect Evert Margry drew plans for a Neo-Gothic church. One tower emulated the Old Church. Another looked similar to the New Church. The Catholic church was consecrated in 1882. After the merger of Hippolytuskerk and Jozefkerk in 1971, this became Maria van Jesse (Mary of Jesse).

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Mary of Jesse Church in Delft, Netherlands

Burgwal 18, 2611 GJ Delft, Netherlands

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