Donatus Church
Donatus Church ’s church in Leermens stands on one of the highest mounds in the province of Groningen. The ‘ Donatus Church ’ is a medieval church and features several paintings.
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This makes it a real eye-catcher in the landscape. The Donatus Church is a medieval church: construction began around 1050. Romanesque, Romanesque-Gothic and Gothic elements can all be seen in the church. Both tuff and brick were used in its construction. The church was originally dedicated to Saint Donatus, Bishop of Reims and patron saint of Leermens. Various paintings can be seen inside the church, such as those depicting Saint Sebastian from 1400–1450. The pulpit of Donatus Church dates from the seventeenth century. Beneath this piece of furniture is a hatch leading to the cellar. During the Second World War, this was used as a hiding place for people in hiding. Nowadays, rumour has it, asparagus is also grown in the cellar.