Church of St. Peter of Melreux

The Sint Pieter de Melreux church is an old collegiate church.

The Church of Melreux has seen many setbacks over the centuries. Rebuilt in the Middle Ages, restored in 1630 , it was rebuilt in two phases in the 17th century. The church and its surroundings are listed as exceptional heritage The area surrounding the church , cemetery, wall and large fortified farmhouse with the corner tower is listed as a Remarkable Landscape.

The interior does not match the simplicity of the exterior for its richness. The treasure of the sanctuary is a large silver statue of the seated Saint Peter giving his blessing to the faithful. Attached to this statue is a golden chest containing the relics of Saint Peter , donated by the Archbishop of Tarsus. The statue and relics of St. Peter can be seen during the procession celebrating the patron saint's day on June 29th.

Willem Vandenameele