Sint-Vituskerk

Sint-Vituskerk is a church located at Kerklaan 19, 1261 JA Blaricum, Netherlands. The church has a long history dating back to the 14th century. Originally built as a chapel for the nearby Castle Blaricum, it evolved over time into a separate parish church.

The current building dates back to the 17th century and features a mix of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles. Sint-Vituskerk is known for its beautiful architecture, historic significance, and cultural importance in the region. It has been well-preserved and maintained over the centuries, making it an important landmark in Blaricum and a popular tourist destination.

In addition to its historical and cultural significance, Sint-Vituskerk also plays a vital role in the community, serving as a place of worship for locals and hosting various events and ceremonies throughout the year. The church is a room-katholiek kerkgebouw with the status of gemeentelijk monument.

• The church was built in 1862 and is named after the heilige Vitus.
• The schip of the church was expanded in 1936 by C.A. Hardeman.
• In 2004, the interior was renovated, and the three dichtgemetselde glas in lood in the apsis were reopened.

1. The oudste voorwerp in the kerk is a monstrans from 1646.
2. The Maarschalkerweerdorgel, built in 1874, was restored in 1995.
3. The glas in loodramen were created by Jan Oosterman, and the beeld of Sint-Vitus dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries.

A statue of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Fátima stands outside the church. On Sacramentsdag, a sacramentsprocessie is held in the pastorietuin next to the church. The stille tocht for the Blaricumse dodenherdenking on May 4th starts from Sint Vituskerk.