Casablanca Cathedral Explained

Building Name:Casablanca Cathedral
French: Église du Sacré-Cœur de Casablanca
Location:Casablanca, Morocco
Geo:33.5911°N -7.6244°W
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic Church
Rite:Latin Rite
Status:Cathedral
Functional Status:Inactive
Architecture:yes
Architecture Type:Church
Architecture Style:Art Deco

Casablanca Cathedral (French: Cathédrale de Casablanca), or Church of the Sacred Heart (French: Église du Sacré-Cœur), is a Roman Catholic church located in Casablanca, Morocco.

History

The Casablanca church was constructed in 1930. The cathedral ceased its religious function in 1956, after the independence of Morocco. It subsequently became a cultural centre which is open to visitors.[1] It has hosted numerous art exhibitions. The Institut Français in Casablanca even organized an electronic music night inside the nave of the former church on October 10, 2015.[2]

Architecture

The church was designed by French architect Paul Tournon, using the Art Deco style.[1] It is commonly referred to as a cathedral, although in reality, it has never technically been one as it was never the seat of a bishop.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Casablanca Cathedral - Casablanca, Morocco. 31 August 2016.
  2. Web site: Vidéo. La musique électronique s'invite au Sacré-Coeur. fr.le360.ma. fr. 2019-05-22.