What are Churches of Pondicherry?

Answer 1

Churches of Pondicherry

French missionary zeal in the 17th and 18th centuries saw a number of imposing churches built here. The Eglise de Sacre Coeur de Jesus, situated on the south boulevard, stands out as an oriental specimen of Gothic splendour. It contains rare and beautiful stained glass panels depicting events from the life of Christ.

The Eglise de Notre Dame de la Conception Immaculee, on Cathedral Street, was first built in 1692. It took its present shape in 1791.

The Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges, in Rue Dumas, is notable for its masonry - which uses the finest of limestone mixed with white of the egg - making for a texture identical to that of white marble. It is modelled on the Basilica at Lourdes, in southern France. -

Answer 2

The three important churches of Pondicherry are:-

Eglise De Notre Des La Conception
This 18th century church was originally constructed by the Portuguese.

Eglise De Notre Dame Des Anges
Roman architecture is predominant in this church. A huge oil portrait presented by Napoleon III, the French Emperor, is the proud exhibit here.

Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus
Built in the Gothic style of architecture, this church is dedicated to the sacred heart of Jesus.

Answer 3

The notable Churches in Pondicherry are: The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Eglise de Notre Dame de la Conception, the Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges, the Eglise de Notre Dame de Lourdes and the Chapel of the Sisters of Cluny.

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