St. Francis of Assisi Church, Baie Lazare

Church in Baie Lazare, Seychelles
4°45′11″S 55°28′53″E / 4.7530°S 55.4815°E / -4.7530; 55.4815LocationBaie LazareCountrySeychellesDenominationRoman Catholic Church

The St. Francis of Assisi Church[1] (French: Église de Saint François d’Assise) or simply Church of St. Francis,[2] is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church located in Baie Lazare,[3][4] on the island of Mahé in the Seychelles.[5]

It is under the Diocese of Port Victoria or Seychelles (Dioecesis Portus Victoriae or seychellarum).

History

The first church dates back to 1888, but the current church was opened in 1953.[6] 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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