The St. Francis of Assisi Church (french: Église de Saint François d’Assise) or simply Church of St. Francis, is a
parish of the
Roman Catholic Church located in
Baie Lazare, on the island of
Mahé in the
Seychelles.
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.
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
*
Catholic Church in Seychelles
*
St. Francis of Assisi Church (disambiguation) St. Francis of Assisi Church refers to the English language spelling.
For churches with:
*Spanish language titles, see Church of San Francisco (disambiguation)
*Italian language titles, see Church of San Francesco (disambiguation)
A list of English ...
References
Roman Catholic churches in Seychelles
Roman Catholic churches completed in 1888
19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Seychelles
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