St. Anthony of Padua Church, Saül

Local nameÉglise Saint-Antoine de Padoue
LocationSaül

The St. Anthony of Padua Church is the name given to Catholic church located in Saül, in French Guiana, a dependent territory of France in northern South America. The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1993.

His patron saint as its name suggests is St. Anthony of Padua, also known as St. Anthony of Lisbon, a priest of the Franciscan Order, Portuguese preacher and theologian.

Construction of the church began in 1952 and was completed in 1962. The village of Saül was then the center of gold mining in French Guiana. The building is now considered the most important testimony of this era. Around the church, is developing the locality, later to be elevated to municipality.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Anthony_of_Padua_Church,_Saül

Address French Guiana

Coordinates 3°37'25.108" N -53°12'33.745" E

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