This chapel is dedicated to Saint Roch, the patron saint who became associated with hop cultivation in this region. The chapel was consecrated in 1560, making it one of the oldest reminders of hop culture in Meldert.
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Saint Roch is primarily known as the patron saint of the plague. In the area around Aalst, he later took on a special significance for hop cultivation.
The connection between Saint Roch and hops dates back to at least the 16th century. In Aalst, a confraternity of Saint Roch was established in 1516 during a time when a plague epidemic was raging. Roch was invoked against infectious diseases, as well as plagues that affected livestock and crops. For hop farmers, a healthy harvest without diseases was crucial.
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Address: Nedermolenstraat 62, 9310 Aalst, Vlaanderen, Belgium
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