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March 20, 2005
Jerusalem in Bruge
One of the wealthy founding families in Bruge was also involved in the Crusades, so what would be more natural than to recreate Jerusalem in far-off Flanders? This church is located next door to the Lace Museum and contains a number of unusual features including a Calvary, a sanctuary on an upper floor, and a full scale replica of the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem - all the more remarkable for having been created in the 14th Century!
The Nave Altar of the Jerusalem Church
The Upper Sanctuary and Altar are completely hidden from the Nave, and one of the more interesting features is the "Reformation" Pulpit located half way up the wall on the right and accessed from the stairs in the picture. These pulpits were inserted into many Catholic Churches during the Reformation years in a desperate attempt to counter the preaching skills of the "Protestant" factions.
Access to the "Sepulchre" is through the door arch visible under the left hand staircase.
Posted by The Gray Monk at March 20, 2005 09:01 AM