Engelse kerk (Oostende)

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The English Church is located in the Langestraat in Ostend. The presence in the port city of an English Protestant population from the 16th century onwards is at the origin of the origin of this church. The church is not dedicated to a saint or a symbol and is part of the Anglican Communion which counts mainly in the British Commonwealth and in the United States. Officially, her name is The English Church.

Protestants: As early as the first half of the 16th century, Protestant presence was mentioned in Ostend, especially of Calvinists and dopers. The Spanish action, ranging from exile to execution, has the effect that Protestantism in Ostend until the Ghent Pacific in 1576 remains a small but engaged and committed minority. From that year onwards Ostend became a Protestant, mainly Calvinist bastion. The Protestant Church becomes the only official and the administration of the city and the High Command comes into English hands from 1587. This is because the city is given in collateral by the rebellious Netherlands in exchange for help against Spain...