Pulpit boards
Besides the colourful windows, impressive marble mausoleums and beautiful organs, the Old Church's interior also contains a series of seven large nameplates.
Century-long tradition
The boards list in chronological order the names of all pastors who have served the Protestant Municipality of Delft since the year 1572. This custom also occurs in other churches.
It is a way of honouring pastors following the Bible text "Remember your pastors, who spoke the Word of God to you”. And it is an expression of gratitude for the fact that the Word of God has been allowed to be proclaimed freely for centuries.
Also in the Old Church, weekly on Sundays to this day.
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Stained-glass windows
A series of beautiful stained-glass windows complete the Old Church's striking appearance. When the sun shines in through these 'stories of glass' it creates an impressive spectacle of light, lines and colours.
Organs
The Oude Kerk has a long organ history. As early as the sixteenth century, the Protestant congregation of Delft had two here. Unfortunately, these were lost in the city fire of 1536. Later organs didn't make it into the twenty-first century either. Today, you have three pipe organs in the Oude Kerk; each is distinguished by its unique construction and sound.
Graves & Epitaphs
Marble is a stone that lends itself well to ornate sculpture. This is evident from the various beautiful tombs and memorials in the Old Church.
Pulpit
The pulpit fulfils a special function in the Old Church. From this spot, preachers have addressed the faithful every week for centuries. Apart from being functional, however, the pulpit in the Old Church is also highly artistic.
Pulpit boards
Besides the colourful windows, impressive marble mausoleums and beautiful organs, the Old Church's interior also contains a series of seven large nameplates.