Église Saint-Charles Borromée - Senegal - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

FR: "Cette église est légerement plus récente que celle de Saint-Louis. Sa première pierre fut posée le 11 avril 1828, jour de la fête du roi de France, Charles X. Le bâtiment fut placé sous le patronage de Saint-Charles Borromée (1538-1584), archevêque de Wilan, Saint-patron de l'île de Gorée. L'église fut achevée en 1830 et consacrée en 1849. On peut voir au musée historique une ancienne statue de Saint-Charles en bois polychrome réalisée au XIX siècle par un artisan local. La Saint-Charles est célébrée le 4 novembre de chaque année et comprend notamment une cérémonie de bénédiction de la mer. D'une architecture très sobre, l'église abrite plusieurs trésors, notamment un bel escalier en fonte qui permet d'accéder à la mezzanine. On y trouve également un crucifix, des chandeliers et des tableaux offerts en 1841 par la reine Marie-Amélie, épouse de Louis-Philippe. Le tableau placé au-dessus de l'autel représente Saint-Charles Borromée en prière sur le parvis de la Cathédrale de Milan pendant la peste de 1576."

EN: "This church is slightly more recent than that of Saint-Louis. The foundation stone was laid on April 11, 1828, the feast day of Charles X, King of France. The building was placed under the patronage of Saint-Charles Borromée (1538-1584), Archbishop of Wilan and patron saint of the island of Gorée. The church was completed in 1830 and consecrated in 1849. An ancient polychrome wooden statue of Saint-Charles, made in the 19th century by a local craftsman, can be seen in the historical museum. St. Charles' Day is celebrated every year on November 4, and includes a ceremony to bless the sea. With its sober architecture, the church houses several treasures, including a beautiful cast-iron staircase leading to the mezzanine. There is also a crucifix, candlesticks and paintings donated in 1841 by Queen Marie-Amélie, wife of Louis-Philippe. The painting above the altar depicts St. Charles Borromeo praying in the forecourt of Milan Cathedral during the plague of 1576."

Source: plaque

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 04/11/1828 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: catholic Street address of Church: Isla de GoréeSenegal If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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