The Sint Nicolaasbasilica in IJsselstein seen from the Molenstraat.
The Sint-Nicolaasbasiliek is a Roman Catholic basilica in IJsselstein. This three-aisled hall church was built between 1885 and 1887 in neo-Gothic style to a design by Alfred Tepe. By the hand of sculptor Friedrich Wilhelm Mengelberg is the colourful high altar (1893); the left side altar (1889); the triumphal cross (1889) and the stations of the cross (1888).
The church is a place of pilgrimage because of the image of Mary, Our Lady of Eiteren Help in Need, which is located in the Mary Chapel.
On November 11, 1972, Pope Paul VI granted the church the title of Basilica minor for its significance as a place of pilgrimage,[1] Basilica minor is the highest honorary title for a church building outside the city of Rome.
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