SUMMER CONCERTS I
Next Concert : Tuesday July 27th at 20h
The Art of the Fugue
Bernard Foccroulle
The Art of the Fugue is a testamentary work: J.S. Bach worked there for almost ten years, during the decade 1740-1750.
Welcome!!
Welcome on the website of the Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral in Brussels.
On this website you will find all information about religious celebrations organised at the cathedral, events taking place at the cathedral and about the life of the Christian community who worships here. Mass times and a list of services available are also included in the site. The cathedral also has a vibrant cultural life. Festive masses, exhibitions and concerts take place regularly and are organised by ‘Culture & Tourisme’.
The Cathedral also is a remarkable archeological site. Its origins can be traced back to the 10th century. The website gives you plenty of information about the rich history of the building, with its architectural history covering 10 centuries. Volunteers are there to welcome you and will help you to organise guided tours. Within its walls, the cathedral has seen important historical events, which are listed in the historical survey.
We hope the visit of this website will prompt you to come and participate to one of our services or cultural events!
If you need some additional information, you may send a mail at: michgdl@bxl.catho.be.
Address of the Cathedral : Parvis sainte-Gudule – 1000 Bruxelles – Belgium
- Dean Benoît Lobet
- Marie-Hélène Brion
- President : Mr Frédéric Veldekens
- Secretary : Mr Philippe Marchandise
- Finances : Countess Claude d’Aspremont Lynden
- Délégué Général/Algemeen afgevaardigde : Mr Yvan Cardon de Lichtbuer
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
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Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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Seventh Sunday of Eastertide
It is strange that the Church celebrates the Lord’s Ascension with such joy. Departures, especially those of friends and particularly when there is no immediate prospect of their return, are generally sad events. A later chapter of the Acts of the Apostles describes...
Our Lord’s Ascension
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Organconcert by Bart Jacobs
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Prayer to Mary
“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”. In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection. Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards...