Bijdragen tot de geschiedenis der katholieken te Gorcum sedert 1572
Series: Archief voor de geschiedenis van het Aartsbisdom Utrecht Author: J. Huijsmans Publisher: Wed. J.R. van Rossum, Utrecht Publication year: 1917 Pages: 22 File size: 7,8 MB More Details
Summary:
The article provides an overview of the history of the Catholic community in Gorinchem from 1572, when the Protestant Reformation led to tensions and oppression against Catholics. It describes the ways in which Catholics continued to practice their faith despite prohibitions and persecution, including through clandestine churches and secret celebrations. Later, with changing political circumstances, the Catholic community was gradually able to resume its religious activities more openly and with greater freedom. The work emphasizes the perseverance of Catholics in Gorinchem and thus lays a valuable foundation for understanding religious tolerance and history in the region.