All Saints Church

About

The Allerheimigenkerk is the parish church of the municipality of Zwalm in eastern Flanders, located on the Hoogstraat 2.

History: There used to be a roman or early-gothic church here whose foundation date is unknown. The patronage right belonged to the Our Lady capital in Kamerijk. Especially in the 17th century renovations took place: In 1644 a choir was built, in 1651 the tower, a new ship and the southern transept arm were erected. In 1776, a sacristy was built. In 1851-1853 a new ship was built according to the design of Vermeersch and Ameel. Part of the west facade, the tower and the choir were spared. The side beech was built with material from the demolished church of the elevated parish church Hermelgem.

Building: It is a oriented brick three-brick pseudobasilica. The church has a pre-built west tower on a square map.

Interior: The church has three 17th century altarpieces, made by Simon II de Pape. They represent: The Holy Trinity honored by all Saints, Saint Gregory the Great and Saint Odilio by the Savior and Our Lady...