St Martin’s Church Fresco

Boazum

While restoration work was being carried out at St Martin’s Church in Boazum, a remarkable fresco was discovered. The 12th-century church is one of the oldest Roman churches in Friesland. The fresco is very unusual in that it shows Jesus without a beard.

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While restoration work was being carried out at St Martin’s Church (Sint Martinuskerk) in the village of Boazum, a remarkable fresco was discovered. The church dates from the 12th century and is one of the oldest Roman churches in Friesland. The fresco is very unusual in that it shows Jesus without a beard.

The church is definitely worth a visit.