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St. Francis of Assisi Church, Baie Lazare

Coordinates: 4°45′11″S 55°28′53″E / 4.7530°S 55.4815°E / -4.7530; 55.4815
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St. Francis of Assisi Church
Église de Saint François d’Assise
St. Francis of Assisi Church is located in Seychelles
St. Francis of Assisi Church
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Location on the Seychelles
4°45′11″S 55°28′53″E / 4.7530°S 55.4815°E / -4.7530; 55.4815
LocationBaie Lazare
CountrySeychelles
DenominationRoman 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

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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

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References

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  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.