confessiën
Confessies refer to a type of Dutch confession box or penitential booth. This structure is typically a small, enclosed space where individuals may confess their sins to a priest or other clergy member. Confessies date back to the 16th century in the Low Countries and have been a part of Dutch Catholic tradition since then.
The confessie often resembles a small, ornate box with a grille or screen separating the confessor from
The use of confessies in the Netherlands has ebbed and flowed over the centuries, reflecting changes in
Today, confessies can still be found in many historic churches and chapels throughout the Netherlands. Some