The St. Francis of Assisi Church[1] (French: Église de Saint François d’Assise) or simply Church of St. Francis,[2] is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church located in Baie Lazare,[3][4] on the island of Mahé in the Seychelles.[5]
| St. Francis of Assisi Church | |
|---|---|
| Église de Saint François d’Assise | |
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  St. Francis of Assisi Church Location on the Seychelles | |
| 4°45′11″S 55°28′53″E / 4.7530°S 55.4815°E | |
| Location | Baie Lazare |
| Country | Seychelles |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
It is under the Diocese of Port Victoria or Seychelles (Dioecesis Portus Victoriae or seychellarum).
History
The first church dates back to 1888, but the current church was opened in 1953.[6] Its architecture has become a tourist attraction.
Recently, the building one of the most important architectural works of the place was reopened after it was closed for a while for renovations. The funds used come from parishioners and the state.