Sint-Monicakerk, Utrecht, Catholic church building in Ondiep district, Utrecht, Netherlands
Sint-Monicakerk was a Catholic church in Utrecht built with three aisles and a cruciform layout of brown brick. At its center stood a tower reaching approximately 70 meters tall crowned with an orange roof, while the complex also housed schools, a parish residence, and a convent.
The church was built in 1880 to serve the growing Catholic population in the Ondiep neighborhood. Operations ended in 1970 when declining attendance led to a merger with the Nicolaaskerk parish.
The church took its name from Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine, reflecting deep Catholic devotion to these figures. The stained glass windows inside displayed scenes from their lives and shaped the spiritual experience of those who worshipped there.
Visiting the church today is not possible since the building fell into disrepair after 1970. If interested in learning about the site's history, local archives or parish offices in Utrecht can provide information about the former congregations.
The Bätz organ from 1758, originally installed here, was moved to the H. Michaëlkerk in Schalkwijk after 1986. This instrument was a remarkable example of 18th-century organ craftsmanship and escaped the fate of the main building.
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