Cayenne Cathedral Explained

Cayenne Cathedral
Native Name:Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur de Cayenne
Country:France
Denomination:Roman Catholic Church
Coordinates:4.9397°N -52.3317°W
Location:Cayenne, French Guiana
Architect:Victor Toubi
Former Names:Saint Nicolas Church
Consecrated Date:9 November 1934
Materials:Stone and brick

Cayenne Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur de Cayenne) is a Roman Catholic cathedral, seat of the Diocese of Cayenne. It is a national monument of France, located in the town of Cayenne, capital of French Guiana.

History

Construction of the first church started in 1825 and was completed in 1833.[1] It was originally named the Saint Nicolas Church. In 1923, it was decided to replace the church with a stone and brick structure. Construction started in 1925, and was finished in 1933. On 9 November 1934, it was consecrated.[2] The Cayenne Cathedral was enlarged between 1952 and 1954, and is the largest church in French Guiana. It was declared a monument on 29 October 2012.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cayenne Cathedral. Structurae. 20 December 2021.
  2. Web site: Paroisse Saint Sauveur – Cathédrale. Eglise Catholique en Guyane Française. 20 December 2021. fr.