Jan Frans Van De Velde

1779–1838 (age 59)

Biography

Jan Frans Van De Velde (1779–1838) served as a Catholic priest at St Bavo's Cathedral, guiding worship with devotion and helping to maintain the cathedral’s traditions while nurturing the faithful in Ghent. He balanced the demands of liturgy with an attentive ear for those who sought counsel or education.

His legacy at St Bavo's endures in the quiet reverence of parishioners who still draw inspiration from his steadfast leadership during a time of spiritual renewal.

Also buried at St Bavo's Cathedral

Honoré-Joseph Coppieters
1874–1947 (age 73)
St Bavo's Cathedral
Honoré-Joseph Coppieters was a Catholic priest at St Bavo's Cathedral remembered for his pastoral care until 1947.
Maurice de Broglie
1766–1821 (age 55)
St Bavo's Cathedral
Maurice de Broglie was a French Catholic priest who served the Church during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods.
Louis Delebecque
1796–1864 (age 68)
St Bavo's Cathedral