Drieskenskapel

About

The Drieskenskapel is a chapel in the municipality of Kester in Flemish Brabant. The prayer house is located on the corner of Hollandstraat with the Kleine Hollandstraat.

History: Already in the nineteenth century there was a large chapel in this place where several worshippers could sit on chairs. This was replaced in 1970 by a smaller chapel. The chapel was maintained for many years by Theresia Van Reepinghen and after her death her granddaughter Denise Danau and husband André Bellemans began to care for this. The couple is also responsible for the lavatory of the carriers.

Architecture: The Drieskenskapel is made of brick and is covered with a saddle roof of red pans that has been crowned with an iron cross. In the round-bowed niche, which is framed with grey painted half stones, stands an image of Our Lady of Lourdes. The niche is closed with a black painted thief iron and glass. The prayer house is flanked by two cypresses.

Procession: The chapel plays an important role in Kester's annual horse procession. This stop pays tribute to Mary. Besides, here's where...