The St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral () or Cathedral of St. Anthony, is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Breda, located in the city of Breda, in the Netherlands.

The church of Sint Antonius is called Waterstaatskerk, because its construction was paid largely by the government and conducted under the supervision of civil engineers. The church was built in 1837 by architect Peter Huijsers in neoclassical style, as is evident on the front façade, can be distinguished from the bottom up Doric, Ionic and Corinthian elements, while the pediment under the bell tower resembles a Greek temple.

St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Breda

In 1853, the church. was elevated to the status of cathedral in 1853. In 1876, it was no longer a cathedral as St. Barbara's Church became the cathedral for the diocese., In 1968, St. Barbara Cathedral closed and St Michael's Church became the cathedral. St Michael's Cathedral was later demolished and on 1 January 2001, the St. Anthony's Church once again became the cathedral, at the request of bishop Muskens.

St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Breda

See also

Roman Catholicism in the Netherlands

Roman Catholic Diocese of Breda

References

Roman Catholic cathedrals in the Netherlands

Bell towers in the Netherlands

Buildings and structures in Breda

History of Breda

Rijksmonuments in North Brabant

Towers in North Brabant

19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in the Netherlands

Neoclassical architecture in the Netherlands

St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Breda