Another church that we visited during Year 4 is Église Saint-François-Xavier de Paris. The church is located on the Left Bank in the 7th arrondissement and is one of the largest in Paris. Its two towers are a visible part of the Paris skyline.
The church opened in 1874 and has Italian Renaissance and neoclassical architectural features. Like Saint-Augustin, the church has a metallic framework. However, unlike Saint-Augustin, the framework is hidden from view. So, the church has a traditional appearance.
The church is dedicated to Francis Xavier, a Spanish missionary and co-founder of the Jesuits. He is the patron saint of missionaries and the church is the home of the parish of foreign missions.
Saint-François-Xavier is beautifully decorated. Below is a photographic tour of the church.
Behind the main altar is an ornate chapel dedicated to Mary.
Thanks for visiting Église Saint-François-Xavier de Paris with us.
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