Notre Dame de L'Assomption Church is a Catholic Church in the island of La Digue, Seychelles.
| Notre Dame de L'Assomption Church, La Digue | |
|---|---|
| Eglise de Notre Dame de L'Assomption, La Digue | |
| Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, La Digue | |
 Notre Dame de L'Assomption, La Digue, Seychelles (10 April 2020) | |
  Notre Dame de L'Assomption Church, La Digue Location on the Seychelles | |
| 4°21′26″S 55°49′34″E / 4.357356°S 55.826070°E | |
| Location | La Digue |
| Country | Seychelles |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Churchmanship | Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria |
| History | |
| Founder(s) | Father Théophile Pollar |
| Consecrated | 1854 |
| Architecture | |
| Years built | 1854 |
| Groundbreaking | 1853 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | La Digue |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Alain Harel, Bishop of Port Victoria |
History
editFather Théophile Pollar arrived on La Digue in October 1853, and laid the foundation of the church which was completed in 1854. In the next six years, he frequently traveled between La Digue and Praslin, for preaching and visiting lepers on Curieuse Island. In 1877, he established La Digue's First Mission school on the north side of the church complex. In 1889, Bishop Mouard brought the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny to La Digue, who contributed to the community's religious and educational development until their departure in 1944. The church itself underwent architectural changes during this time. In 1897, Bishop Hudrisier became the new pastor.[1]
Renovation
editLately, the church was renovated by the Government of Seychelles in 1986 to preserve its historical significance.[1] In 2022, the renovation of the Church and the Priest House was carried out by Red Crescent Society of the United Arab Emirates.[2]
Religious events
edit- Feast of Assumption, every year on August 15 (annual event).[3]
Map
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References
edit- ^ a b "La Digue - Our Lady of the Assumption". Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "Emirates Red Crescent to renovate the 'Notre Dame de L'Assomption church' on La Digue". www.seychellesnewsagency.com. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "La Digue Absolutely! 8 Reasons Why it Should be Part of Your Holiday Plan". Seychelles Travel - Official Tourism Website of the Seychelles. 26 December 2022. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
Further reading
edit- "Notre Dame de L'Assomption Seychelles, Africa". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- Historical Churches of Seychelles. Port Victoria: Diocese Publications. 2019.
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