St. Francis of Assisi Church, Baie Lazare

St. Francis of Assisi Church
Église de Saint François d’Assise
Location Baie Lazare
Country  Seychelles
Denomination Roman Catholic Church

The St. Francis of Assisi Church[1] (French: Église de Saint François d’Assise) or simply Church of St. Francis,[2] is the name given to a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located in the town of Baie Lazare,[3][4] an administrative district of the first order on the island of Mahé in the archipelago and African country of Seychelles.[5]

History

The first church dates back to 1888, but the current church was opened in 1953.[6] It follows the Roman or Latin rite and depends on the diocese of Port Victoria or Seychelles (Dioecesis Portus Victoriae or seychellarum). Its architecture has become a tourist attraction.

Recently, the building one of the most important architectural works of the place was reopened after it was closed for a while for renovations. The funds used come from parishioners and the state.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Église de Saint François d’Assise, Seychelles
  2. ↑ Mair, Lyn; Beckley, Lynnath (2012-01-01). Bradt Seychelles. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781841624068.
  3. ↑ "Seychelles in the Arms of Mary | Ministry of Tourism and Culture". www.pfsr.org. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
  4. ↑ Seychelles Telephone Directory. iMedia Seychelles Limited. 2008-01-01.
  5. ↑ Supp, Eckhard (1992-01-01). Baedeker's Seychelles. Automobile Association. ISBN 9780130595362.
  6. ↑ "Nation Home". www.nation.sc. Retrieved 2016-05-14.


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