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Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk
Piketberg, Western Cape
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Click to view large map Coordinates: | 'V.D.M.' on the foundation stone stands for Verbi Dei Minister or Divini Minister which is a Latin religious title abbreviation for 'Minister of the Word of God' or otherwise the 'Divine Word'. 'This is generally the preferred title of Calvinist ministers, because they have worked for the extensive de-clericalisation of the church and it is felt to refute any claim or suggestion that the pastor has a more elevated status than the rest of the congregation, in accordance with the doctrine of universal priesthood.' In 1964-65 the church was extensively restored by the architect W de W BRONKHORST and contractor DL BOONZAAIER. The roof was replaced along with many other improvements. (Hoevers 2005:94) ---------------------- This church replaced the original gabled thatched cross-form church (built c. 1840) which stood on the same site, as was depicted in an 1844 painting by Bell.(Source: Fransen, H. 1989. Die Kaapse 'preekkerk' en sy oorsprong. S.-Afr.Tydskr.Kult.-Kunsgesk. p322.) The church bell was created by James Barwell of England ('JB' inscription.) References:
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