L'église Saint-Jean-Baptiste - Rivière-Salée, Martinique
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N 14° 31.869 W 060° 58.926
20P E 717444 N 1607431
[EN] The inhabitants of the Salée River obtained the construction of a church on July 7, 1716, which is entrusted to the Capuchins. [FR] Les habitants de la Rivière Salée obtiennent la construction d'une église le 7 juillet 1716, qui est confiée aux Capucins.
Waymark Code: WMXJRQ
Location: Martinique
Date Posted: 01/21/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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This church, with its unique bell-tower, presents the most recent aspect of a building subject to recurring reconstructions

It was not until the end of the Second World War that this church was pleasing, with its font and marble altar, but too small to accommodate all its faithful, the priest began its reconstruction with the help of his parishioners.

Following the earthquake of 2008, this church was declared dangerous and not passable. Currently the reconstruction of its bell tower and restoration for the rest have been made. The Church is again practicable.

This building, built in 1716, celebrates its patron saint every 24th of June. Since 2012, Father Benjamin François-Haugrin is the pastor.

Sources : The Church

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Cette église, au clocher unique percé de claustras, présente l'aspect le plus récent d'un édifice soumis à des reconstructions récurentes.

Il faut attendre la fin de la seconde guerre mondiale pour que cette église soit avenante, avec son bénitier et son autel de marbre, mais trop petite pour acueillir tous ses fidèles, le curé entrepris sa reconstruction avec l'aide de ses paroissiens.

Suite au tremblement de terre de 2008,cette église fût déclarée dangereuse et non praticable. Actuellement la reconstruction de son clocher et la restauration pour le reste ont été réalisés. L'Eglise est de nouveau praticable.

Cet édifice construit en 1716 célèbre son saint patron tous les 24 juin. Depuis 2012, le père Benjamin François-Haugrin en est le curé.

Sources : L’Eglise

Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 07/07/1716

Diocese: Saint-Pierre et Fort-de-France

Address/Location:
Petit Bourg
Rivière-Salée, Martinique
97215


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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