The Église Saint-Cannat is a

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church in

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Location

It is located in the

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. The exact address is 4, rue des Prêcheurs, 13001 Marseille.Église Catholique à Marseille
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History

The church was named in honour of Canus Natus, a French Roman Catholic Saint from the fifth century.''Variétés religieuses; ou, choix de poésies provençales, avec notes'', Aix-en-Provence: Makaire, 1860, pp. 167-18

/ref> Construction of the church building started on December 31, 1526, in the presence of Bernardin des Beaux. It was dedicated on May 18, 1619. The facade was built from 1739 to 1744 by architect Joseph Gérard.Marseille 13: Eglise Saint-Cannat les Prêcheurs
/ref> The church has a few works of art. Two paintings by

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(1658-1733) are displayed in the church: ''La vierge à l'enfant et le purgatoire'' and ''La purification de la Vierge''. There is also a painting by

Pierre Parrocel Pierre Parrocel (1664–1739) was a French painter of the late-Baroque period. Life He was born in Avignon to a large family of artists, including his uncle Joseph Parrocel and his father, Louis Parrocel. He was first instructed by his uncle, ...

(1664–1739), representing the baptism of Christ. Additionally, one can see a sculpture of Saint

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(1873–1897) designed by

François Carli François Carli (11 April 1872 - 19 December 1957) was a French sculptor. Biography Early life François Carli was born on 11 April 1872 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. His older brother, Auguste Carli (1868-1930), was also a sculptor.R ...

(1872-1957). The

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, designed by Jean-Esprit Isnard (1707-1781), dates back to 1747. The church building has been listed as a

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since November 2, 1926.

At present

The church building is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 7 PM, and on Tuesday and Fridays from 9 AM to 12 PM. However, no Mass are said at present.

Gallery

References

Roman Catholic churches in Marseille 17th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in France Roman Catholic churches completed in 1619 Monuments historiques of Marseille Dominican churches 1619 establishments in France {{France-RC-church-stub