Old Catholic Church. Hidden church from 1743 behind modern facade. Interior rich stucco work in shapes reminiscent of Daniel Marot. Inventory: Altarpiece by Jacob de Wit. 1746, communion benches, pulpit. In an organ case by J. Duyschot from 1722 a two-manual organ by CGF Witte from 1867. Statues of John the Baptist (baptismal font in the pedestal) and Peter.
Around 1240, civil servant Bartholomeus van der Made took the initiative to expand the church with two aisles and a choir. But when Count Willem II granted the bustling town of Delft city rights in 1246, that was considered the official 'birth year' of the Oude Kerk. At that time, the church was still named after Saint Bartholomew, the patron saint of the founder. In the centuries that followed, the place of worship developed into an impressive Gothic basilica. But the Oude Kerk still exudes something of the atmosphere of the Middle Ages.
Former chapel St.Joris Gasthuis (15th century). From 1996 to 2003 the Evangelical Church "Het Levend Water" used this church. This Evangelical Church "Het Levend Water" has used (had used) two other locations since then.
Built as a "Darbi Church" (Assembly of Believers).
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