The St. Pancras Church was built around 1760 in the Classicist style using brick and natural stone. The place of worship is part of a unique, walled castle complex with a farm, church, and castle. The church features Romanesque windows and was extended in 1903. Saint Pancras of Rome (289-304) is the patron saint of confirmands. He is invoked against restless and crying children. Pancras is one of the four Ice Saints, with his feast day on 12 May. The other Ice Saints are Mamertus – 11 May, Servatius – 13 May, and Boniface – 14 May.
The church houses a 16th-century red velvet chasuble with embroidered scenes from the life of Mary. There is also a chapel in the church with a large statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. The church also displays a rood screen statue. Mary and Child are depicted majestically with embroidered clothing. The church has a Way of the Cross with large scenes from the Passion of Christ.
Annually, a large group of statues depicting the Nativity scene is displayed in the church. The figures are made of linden wood by Hans Klucker (1953) from Oberammergau.
Address: Hoevestraat 13, 3401 Wasmont (Landen).
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