Church of St Anthony of Padua, Ghent
| St Anthony of Padua Church | |
|---|---|
| Regenboogkerk (Rainbow Church) | |
Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk | |
Neogothic | |
| Years built | 1898–1900 |
| Completed | 1900 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 1 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Mechelen–Brussels |
| Diocese | Ghent |
| Deanery | Ghent |
St Anthony of Padua Church (Dutch: Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk) or Rainbow Church (Dutch: Regenboogkerk) is a
Hendrik Geirnaert, as the parish church for the expanding 'Heirnis' section of the city.[1] The new parish was established on 14 May 1896, but the Liberal majority on the local council initially opposed the building of a new church.[2] The church was consecrated on 25 July 1901,[1] by bishop Antoon Stillemans.[3] The organ was built by Brussels organ maker Pierre Scheyven.[3] It has been inventoried as built heritage since 1983.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Parochiekerk Sint-Antonius van Padua". Inventaris onroerend erfgoed. Flanders Heritage Agency. 2024.
- ^ "46 gentse parochiekerken". Ghent City Museum.
- ^ State Archives in Belgium, 2018.