Church of St Anthony of Padua, Ghent

St Anthony of Padua Church (Dutch: Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk) or Rainbow Church (Dutch: Regenboogkerk) is a Catholic church in Ghent, Belgium. It was constructed in Gothic Revival style in the years 1898–1900 to a design by architect 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]

St Anthony of Padua Church
Regenboogkerk (Rainbow Church)
Sint-Antonius van Paduakerk
The church in 2014
Map
51°02′53″N 3°44′33″E / 51.048005°N 3.742366°E / 51.048005; 3.742366
LocationForelstraat, Ghent
CountryBelgium
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusActive
Founded14 May 1896
DedicationAnthony of Padua
Consecrated25 July 1901
Architecture
Functional statusParish church
Heritage designationListed
Designated31 December 1983
Architect(s)Hendrik Geirnaert
StyleNeogothic
Years built1898–1900
Completed1900
Specifications
Number of spires1
Administration
ProvinceMechelen–Brussels
DioceseGhent
DeaneryGhent

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Parochiekerk Sint-Antonius van Padua". Inventaris onroerend erfgoed. Flanders Heritage Agency. 2024.
  2. ^ "46 gentse parochiekerken". Ghent City Museum.
  3. ^ a b Inventaris van het archief van de kerkfabriek en parochie Sint-Antonius van Padua te Gent, State Archives in Belgium, 2018.