St. Francis of Assisi Church, Baie Lazare

St. Francis of Assisi Church
Église de Saint François d’Assise
St. Francis of Assisi Church Location on the Seychelles
4.7530°S 55.4815°E / -4.7530; 55.4815
Location	Baie Lazare
Country	Seychelles
Denomination	Roman 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

• Catholic Church in Seychelles
• St. Francis of Assisi Church (disambiguation)

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. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. 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.