Teutonic commandry

This magnificent building, located at the junction of rue Pierreuse and rue du Palais, was constructed between 1634 and 1657. It was the seat of the Saint-André commandry of the Teutonic Order of Liège, whose property also included the terraces situated behind these buildings. The Teutonic knights settled in Liège in the 13th century, and although the history books mainly recall their conquests in eastern Europe, they also had several commandries in our regions. They managed properties such as parishes and their church, which were major sources of revenue for the Order. In Liège, the commandry administered the churches of Saint-Gangulphe and Saint-André. As a special feature, the commandry of Liège was headed by a priest who held the title of “grand-pasteur”.