St. Francis of Assisi Church, Baie Lazare
St. Francis of Assisi Church | |
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Église de Saint François d’Assise | |
Roman Catholic Church |
The St. Francis of Assisi ChurchMahé 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
- ^ Église de Saint François d’Assise, Seychelles
- ISBN 9781841624068.
- ^ "Seychelles in the Arms of Mary | Ministry of Tourism and Culture". www.pfsr.org. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ Seychelles Telephone Directory. iMedia Seychelles Limited. 2008-01-01.
- ISBN 9780130595362.
- ^ "Nation Home". www.nation.sc. Retrieved 2016-05-14.