Church of Saint Elgius of Paris
| Church of Saint Elgius | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | 12th arrondissement |
| Region | Paris |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
Interactive map of Church of Saint Elgius | |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Marc Leboucher |
The Church of Saint Elgius (French: Église Saint-Éloi) is a Catholic church located on place Maurice-de-Fontenay in the 12th arrondissement of Paris.
History
The first church was located on the rue de Reuilly, in the 12th arrondissement de Paris, dating back to 1856. At that time, the neighborhood was known to be wealthy.[1] Designed in the Roman style, this small, fragile building was destroyed in 1876 after sustaining damage during its use as a prison during the Paris Commune,[2] probably due to lightning.[3]
The intensive use of metal is reminiscent of the symbolism of Saint Eligius, a patron of goldsmiths and metallurgists.[4]
References
- ↑ Alfred Fierro (1999). Vie et histoire du XIIe arrondissement (in French). Paris: Éditions Hervas. pp. 34, 37, 156. ISBN 2-903118-33-7.
- ↑ "Saint-Éloi – Patrimoine des églises de Paris" (in French). Archived from the original on 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
- ↑ "Église Saint Eloi". Observatoire du patrimoine religieux. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ↑ "Saint Éloi, Évêque de Noyon". sanctoral.com. Retrieved 2021-02-17.