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Church of Saint-Francois de Sales, Paris

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Eglise Nouvelle St Francois Sales Paris
Eglise Nouvelle St Francois Sales Paris

The Parish Church of Saint-Francois-de-Sales in the 17th arrondissement of Paris is actually two churches, linked by a long passageway. The old church was built in 1873, and when it proved to be too small for the rapidly-growing neighborhood, the new church was built between 1911 and 1913 close by on Rue Ampere. They both take their name from Saint Francis de Sales, the theologian and Bishop of Geneva in the 17th century, who was canonized in 1665. Sales was an influential scholar whose work greatly effected te French Counter-Reformation. He strongly advocated lavish interior decoration, stained glass windows and abundant art to combat the austerity of the Protestant churches.

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Church of Saint-Francois de Sales, Paris
Rue Ampère, Paris 17th Arrondissement (Paris)

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Église Saint-François-de-Sales (nouvelle église)

Rue Ampère
75017 Paris, 17th Arrondissement (Paris)
France
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