The first begijnhof church was built in Belgium in Liege. In 1240 As the second oldest begijnhof is often mentioned, which was started. The construction of the early Gothic church in 1245 begijnhof begijnhof Tienen The flat façade contained no bell. The plan consisted of three naves and an projecting pseudo transept from the 13th century. The choir and side chapels date from the 14th century. Of the ship are only preserved. Rush arches at the front Which clearly show that all the arches resting on simple square columns. The church had a gelambrizeerd wooden vault. In 1843 the Commission of Civil Hospices (a predecessor of the current CPAS) sold beguinage church and adjoining buildings to the Dominican Fathers, who completely transformed it into a monastery. The Begijnhof church stands at the Ten inhabitants still known as the Paterskerk. On September 22, 1976, the church was largely destroyed by a violent fire. The building has been restored and furnished in 1997 when the park. At this time, be the ruins in a pitiful state. The ground is littered with fragments of loose stones, the lawns are not maintained and access is closed. Walking and taking photos is technically not possible. In 1946 the Paterskerk was protected as heritage.