I think that I will never see all the churches in Paris and yet I know that I will never cease to be surprised at the splendor and glory in each. There has been much said about the empty churches, devoid of people. Marie and I found it quite different with people praying at all times of day and days of the week. This church is just across the street from Julian (pâtisserie) and there are more photos to come.
In looking for information on this church in a well-to-do neighborhood, there is concern about maintenance for this and other historical churches in Paris.
Bon dimanche
Happy Mother's Day, Mom!
Église Saint Philippe du Roule
154, rue du Faubourg St Honoré
Beautiful church and a very interesting post for the day. Your photo is terrific as always. I think churches are undergoing a lot of change, but can't see them disappearing anytime soon. Hope your weekend is going well. Enjoy, Genie!
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I'm not a regular churchgoer-unless I'm in Paris! There are so many, and each are a source of wonder, so glorious, so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteL'autel de cette église est encore très beau. Effectivement, voir toutes les églises de Paris relève de l'exploit, tellement elles sont nombreuses. Je pense qu'un Parisien qui va à la messe pourrait chaque jour changer d'église et il lui faudra une année pour en faire le tour.
ReplyDeleteBon dimanche, Genie!
Such a majestic altar. It looks a very sacred place. The fresco in the dome must be magnificent.
ReplyDeleteJe suis toujours éblouie d'admirer ce que les mains de l'homme ont pu réaliser... absolument prodigieux...
ReplyDeleteBisous à vous et un grand merci pour votre gentil commentaire.
Bon dimanche !
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This is what I found down in the Langudoc. Too many magnificent buildings to maintain, too little money.
ReplyDeleteFrom this photo, there's a wonderful elegance and serenity in this church. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day and bon dimanche Genie! This was a beautiful church and your photo of the Mother and Child is lovely and perfect for today!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mouldings and much gilding,speaks of a bygone age.
ReplyDeleteI hope they do continue to find money for necessary repairs,the fund raising for this is a major task in itself.
Have a lovely week Genie! xx
C'est merveilleux, Genie, en tous son or et blanc. Majestueuses, sacrées, dans son éclat et tranquillité, dans sa beauté et paix étouffées.
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"Splendor and glory" are really appropriate words... Isn't it so nice that such an infinite source of bonheur exists?
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
I never tire of the beautiful interiors either Genie. I've not been here. Thanks for taking me! :)
ReplyDeleteBon dimanche,
V
A splendid choice for Mother's Day. I hope that yours is filled with fun, joy, and lots of laughter.
ReplyDeleteConsidering that the Church is the richest entity on earth, one would think there wouldn't be much trouble keeping their ornate houses in good condition.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day with your children.
ReplyDeleteVery very pretty.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day! ...and thanks for the visit :)
A very beautiful shot for Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteAn yes! There are so many beautiful churches even in the smallest villages in France! Love to shoot them too!
Thanks for sharing, Genie;o)
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Like Louise, I don't go to church much unless I'm in France. The buildings are stunning. I hope you're having a beautiful day.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a Happy Mother's Day and a bon dimanche, Genie. I have faith that you will manage to visit (and share with us) all the churches in Paris. This one looks lovely and I'm looking forward to more.
ReplyDeleteA very nice photo. And a great post for Mother's day.
ReplyDeleteSylvia -- Merci, mon amie. I understand that if it is raining that this church has buckets to catch the rain which pours in.
ReplyDeleteLouise -- There are many, many churches in Paris. I guess that I should find out just how many
Richard -- Hah, je pense que tu as raison... Paris est plein d'églises
Joe -- It is and I will show more photos of this church in the Sundays to come... merci
martine -- C'est vrai et la construction aujourd'hui elle n'est pas la même chose. Les églises ancienne sont sans égal... merci, mon amie
Pierre -- Merci, mon ami
Julie -- The churches of Paris are owned by the government as I understand and so it is the government (city?) which decides the allocation of funds to the buildings
Deborah -- Merci, mon amie!
Marie -- It did seem the appropriate image for Mother's Day... Merci, and the same for you.
Ruby -- As with many of our decisions there are choices to make
Bear -- Merci pour ton commentaire, mon ami
Cezar -- Merci, and a wonderful Mother's Day to Léia
Virginia -- Merci, and hope that your Mother's Day has been good
Kate -- It was and I did not even cook - hah! Merci!
Starman -- I think that it is different in Paris but I am not very well informed... I will report back
Carol -- I did and hope that yours was wonderful also.
Janey -- I am expecting bears and other wild animals from you soon, my friend!
Cildemer -- Merci, mon amie!
Petrea -- Merci, and I will visit you shortly... hope your day was lovely as well!
Alexa -- There are so many and I tend to linger in the churches with my camera... the details as you know are amazing... the history is captivating!
Randy -- Merci, mon ami
Lovely...hope you had a delightful Mother's Day!
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