Pancratius Church
In the heart of the North Groningen village of Godlinze stands the Romanesque-Gothic Pancratius Church. A church that has undergone many changes over the years, yet is still full of character.
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The Pancratius Church in Godlinze was built in the thirteenth century. Initially, the church was constructed from peatstone, a type of volcanic rock. However, it was later decided to raise the church using brick. The church’s gabled tower was built in several phases. The lower section dates from around 1200. In the sixteenth century, the tower was raised, after which it was repaired on several further occasions. In 1571, five years after the Iconoclastic Fury, a major renovation took place. Parts of the oldest 13th-century paintings can still be seen on the choir vault. These include several animal figures symbolising the evangelists. The bell dates from 1435 and is dedicated to the church’s patron saint: Saint Pancras.