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TO REVIVE HOPE, ERADICATE EXISTENTIAL EMPTINESS, AND FREE AN ABUNDANCE OF FULFILMENT IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
👉 Restoring Two Historical Buildings
👉 Creating a New Life Epicenter for the City
👉 Creating Transformation in the Lives of Thousands
👉 Leveraging A Strategic Location for Greater Impact
The history of the Gesù site begins in 1856 when the provincialate of the Belgian Jesuits acquired the site. Built in a neo-Gothic style in 1860, the facade, with a style somewhere between Art Deco and Modernism, was added between 1937 and 1939. This special architecture gives the church a unique and iconic status. The new church was solemnly consecrated in 1939, and the last public religious services took place in 1977, after which the site was abandoned and subsequently deconsecrated.
In 2006, a Belgian family acquired the entire Gesù site. Their initial plan was to develop an ambitious luxury hotel with 150 rooms. However, from the submission of the first permit application, the project faced strong reactions. In the following years, numerous objections and legal actions were taken.
Unoccupied for close to 50 years, the infrastructure requires a full renovation approach but offers a great opportunity for church preservation and community revitalization.
The property comprises two buildings: a church and a chapel, both located on the same city block. The church enjoys a prominent location facing the Botanical Garden. The chapel is situated on the street at the back.
The church stands proudly on rue Royale with a footprint of 1,386 m². Unfortunately, the effects of desacralization and years of abandonment have left their mark, necessitating substantial restoration and investment.
In its very unique 19th-century Byzantine style, the chapel is located at the back of the church at the corner of Rue Brialmont and rue de la Comete. Total GFA spans over 2,350 m². The chapel offers high ceiling heights and great volumes.
We are building the right place and the right community.
Together we can make this vision a reality.
• Capital of the European Union and NATO
• 2nd capital of the world in terms of lobbying after Washington DC
• 1500 international corporate headquarters
• 2.1 million inhabitants, 70% of which are of foreign origin
• Located on Rue Royale
• At the crossroad of the Leopold, the Centre and North District, the major business districts in Brussels
• 10-minute walk to the historical centre and main touristic destination
• Just opposite the iconic Botanical Garden
• Excellent accessibility by public transport – tram, metro, and bus lines
• Standing on the Botanic metro station, the whole city is reachable within 20 minutes
• Along the Inner ring road offering a straightforward accessibility by private transport and a good connection to both the city centre and the highway network
We offer a sacred space infused with the presence of God for worship.
A place for fellowship with established ministries tailored to believers' spiritual needs.
We actively engage with the neighborhood, offering vital support through initiatives such as counseling services, support groups and a community kitchen. Additionally, revitalizing the church will help improve the neighborhood's safety.
Life is a battlefield
Our seminars, workshops, and masterclasses offer transformative experiences for youths, young adults, and adults to unleash their potential in all areas of their lives.
Recognizing the significance of arts in personal growth and community unity, our initiative will provide a diverse range of events aimed at both entertainment and fostering connections within the community.
