Beyond this portal stands the \u00c9glise Sainte-Marie-M\u00e8re-de-Dieu. It is also known as the Heilige Maria Moeder Godskerk. This church resides in the Forest municipality of Brussels. The \u00c9glise Sainte-Marie-M\u00e8re-de-Dieu is dedicated to Mary. She is revered as the Mother of God.
The \u00c9glise Sainte-Marie-M\u00e8re-de-Dieu is not oriented in the traditional east-west direction. It features an entrance portal. Above the portal rises the church tower. The church includes a three-aisled nave. It also has a transept and a three-sided closed choir.
Look up to see the four bays in pseudobasilical elevation. The north-side bell tower is distinctive. It has a spire topped with an onion-shaped dome. Each bay boasts its own top gable. These are adorned with lean-to roofs. The nave is covered by a gable roof. It meets the hipped roof of the transept at the same height. The choir’s roof has a lowered ridge line.
Since 2016 the \u00c9glise Sainte-Marie-M\u00e8re-de-Dieu has been used by the Philippine community. The community holds services in English. You can attend services on Sundays at 11:15 AM. There are also services on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM.
Note that the \u00c9glise Sainte-Marie-M\u00e8re-de-Dieu is only open during services. The church provides accessibility for people with reduced mobility. A magnetic loop is installed for the hearing impaired. The parish halls offer space for community activities.
The parish is part of the Sarments Forestois pastoral unit. It falls under the Deanery of Brussels-South. For those interested the telephone number is 02 344 41 17. The geographical coordinates are 50.82 latitude and 4.329 longitude.
The \u00c9glise Sainte-Marie-M\u00e8re-de-Dieu stands as a testament to faith. It is a vibrant center for its diverse communities. This church is a place of worship and community. It welcomes all who seek solace and connection.