Chruch in Maluku : Hollandische Kerk

Hollandische Kerk Church was built on April 20, 1873 and inaugurated two years later on May 23, 1875 by two Dutch missionaries named Maurits Lantzius and John Hoeke. The walls were erected on thirty tombstones on which carved names and words in Dutch. Yes, this old building stood on the burial grounds of thirty Dutch soldiers killed in the Banda conquest war. So do not be surprised, if the stone floor arranged in the form of a cross will make you stunned when first set foot here. Many versions of the story of the construction of the only church in Naira. But one thing is certain, this building is a silent witness of Naira civilization for centuries.

Hollandische Kerk still holds some old bibles dating from the 18th century. In addition, despite improvements here and there, there are still some Dutch relics in the building like the front door bearing the VOC and an ancient bell. It is said that the ancient bell in this church is made of copper which until today only four pieces left in the world. Of course, one of them is now embedded in this building. Long ago, the spiritual ministry of the Dutch colonial period of the 17th century Hollandische Kerk was conducted in Dutch every Sunday morning and in Malay in the afternoon. But now, worship is only done in the morning in the Indonesian language.

Route to Hollandische Kerk

From the Naira pier, walk to the Naira market. Starting from the motorcycle taxi station, take a straight path about 200 meters and then turn left at Jalan Gereja Tua (Jalan Ratu Litiselo). Straight ahead and you'll find Naira Old Church on the left side of the road, while on the right side of the road you can find the Banda Naira Sub-District Office. It takes just five minutes to walk from the Naira market to this Church.

Lodging & Facilities Hollandische Kerk

The nearest lodging of this building can be found to the north named Delfika Guesthouse or to the east named Cilu Bintang Estate. Naira Old Church is located in the pretty area of ​​Naira, so there are many facilities that can be found around this historical site such as restaurant, cafe, inn, diving center, and others.

When visiting Hollandische Kerk

Activities of worship are usually held every Sunday, so the church will be open from 08.00 to 10.00 WIT.

Source : www.bandaneira.id/2017/05/25/hollandische-kerk-gereja-tua-di-ujung-jalanan-neira/

Gereja Hollandische Kerk yang berada di #Maluku ini merupakan kereja yang tertua di Maluku. Ada juga mengatakan bahwa gereja ini telah dibangun pada pada tanggal 20 April 1873 dan diresmikan pada 23 Mei 1875. Masuk ke dalam Gereja, kita akan melihat nama orang terpandang Belanda dari abad ke abad yang telah dimakamkan di tempat itu yang berada di lantai gereja yang di buat oleh batu-batu Nisan granit yang terhitung sekitar 22 buah. . Bangunan gereja ini di bangun di atas 30 kuburan serdadu Belanda, di lantai kalian bisa melihatnya terdapat 30 batu nisan dan dietakan identitasnya. Di kereja ini kalian juga bisa melihat alkitab yang sudah berumur tua.Terdapat juga pintu yang masih menggunakan lambang VOC.Untuk lonceng, lonceng pada gereja ini terbuat dari tembaga yang katanya hanya tersisa 4 di seluruh dunia. . sumber : historya-magistravitae.blogspot.co.id indonesia360.net 08092017.12.2 . #indonesia360#indonesia360net #JelajahGereja#ibadahIndonesia#Maluku#Gereja#Agama#unik#budaya#Indonesia#indonesiakeren#wonderfulindonesia #travel #wisata#tahukahanda #fyi #tahukahkamu #info #follow4follow

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