EXPLORE #433 on November 24, 2008
Seen in Paris, France.
This is a "natural" photograph, no edition (except
cropping), no color enhancement.
More on Wikipedia:
Français: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%c3%89glise_Saint-S%c3%a9verin_(Paris)
English: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-S%c3%a9verin_(Paris)
Deutsch: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Severin_(Paris)
Nederlands: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/%c3%89glise_Saint-S%c3%a9verin
"The Church of Saint-Séverin (French: Eglise Saint-Séverin) is a church in the Latin Quarter of Paris, located on the lively tourist street Rue Saint-Séverin. It is one of the oldest churches that remains standing on the Left Bank, and it continues in use as a place of worship.
The church is dedicated to Séverin, who is said to have been a hermit who lived there and prayed in a small rudimentary oratory. After Séverin's death, a basilica was constructed on the spot. This was destroyed by the Vikings, and the current church building was started in the 11th century, though its major features are late Gothic and date from the 15th century. Its external features include some fine gargoyles. Its bells include the oldest one remaining in Paris, cast in 1412; their ringing is recalled in a well known poem in praise of Paris by Alan Seeger.
Internal features of the church include both ancient stained glass and a set of seven modern windows by Jean René Bazaine, inspired by the seven sacraments of the Catholic church, around the ambulatory. The deambulatory also includes an unusual pillar in the form of the trunks of a palm tree, that brings to mind the Apprentice Pillar at Rosslyn Chapel. The construction of the marble choir was made possible by donations from Anne, Duchess of Montpensier, a cousin of Louis XIV. The organ is signed Jean Ferrand.
Until 1790 Saint-Severin was the seat of the southern archdeaconry of the pre-revolutionary diocese of Paris. In the late nineteenth century the writer Joris-Karl Huysmans frequented and popularised the church. At Michaelmas 1956 it was the scene of a demonstration by Christian conscripts against the war in Algeria. In the years leading up to the Second Vatican Council Saint-Severin was known for the style of its worship arising from the Liturgical Movement."
genevieve van doren, Dzwjedziak, and 9 other people added this photo to their favorites.
genevieve van doren 56 months ago | reply
splendid !!!
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Dzwjedziak 56 months ago | reply
Perfect!!
Anne Strickland 56 months ago | reply
Wonderful shot, J.M. ! great symmetrical lines! Best wishes for a good week.
Logotip 56 months ago | reply
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*Cak Noor* 56 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Gold Seal of Quality./invite only(Post1 award 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
great capture
teocaramel 56 months ago | reply
A same photo,in St-Chapelle.
Sebastián-Dario 56 months ago | reply
Excelente foto!!
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jovisur 56 months ago | reply
¡¡¡ Realmente te mereces el Sello de Oro a la calidad fotográfica !!!
¡ Gracias por compartir tu fotografía!
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Kalsa (m.a.mondini) 56 months ago | reply
Definitely a winner!!!
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raven mother ran them over ~ man the rover 56 months ago | reply
This one wraps my mind up(Nicely) Thanks for the info too.
Very considerate of you to provide an array of languages as well.
jane.siet 56 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Trésors Artistiques (By Admin Invitation) **COMMENT/AWARD 1**, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Gorgeous
Mike/ talks with mouth 56 months ago | reply
Great perspective.
edmund61 55 months ago | reply
Merry Christmas to all of you around the world...
And have a Happy New 2009
regards from OSCAR...