St. Savior Cathedral, Cayenne
French Guiana
St. Savior Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Cayenne, located in French Guiana's capital. Dedicated to Jesus Christ as the Holy Savior, it was built to replace the older Saint-Nicolas church and construction began in 1825, concluding in 1833, with the church inaugurated in 1861. The cathedral houses significant religious artifacts, including the main altar, pulpit, and confessional transferred from the penitentiary chapel of Îlet la Mère in 1876. It gained cathedral status in 1933 when the apostolic prefecture was elevated to a vicariate apostolic, and was consecrated as a cathedral in 1934 by Bishop Gourtay. Major expansions took place in 1952, uncovering historical coins and seals embedded in a lead box during renovations. The cathedral has undergone several restorations, notably the bell tower in the early 2000s and the exterior walls between 2004 and 2005, with interior refurbishments following. As a classified historic monument since 1992, it remains a key religious and cultural landmark in the region, recently reopening after temporary closure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tip: Visitors are advised to check opening hours before visiting, as the cathedral may close temporarily for religious services or restoration work. The best time to visit is outside major religious holidays to avoid crowds. Tickets are generally not required, but donations are welcome. Guided tours may be available through the diocese or local tourist offices.
Zajímavosti
- •The cathedral's bell tower and porch were individually classified as historic monuments before the entire church was fully classified in 2012.
- •During 1952 renovations, workers found a lead box containing 21 coins, including one from Napoleon I's era, and 20 seals from Charles X's time.
- •The main altar, pulpit, and confessional were relocated from the penitentiary chapel of Îlet la Mère in 1876.
- •The cathedral's mass was broadcast live on French national television (France 2) in May 2023.
Historie
The cathedral was commissioned in 1823 to replace the older Saint-Nicolas church, with construction starting in 1825 and finishing in 1833.
It was inaugurated in 1861 but only became a cathedral in 1933 when the apostolic prefecture was elevated to a vicariate apostolic.
Consecration as a cathedral occurred in 1934.
In 1952, the building was expanded and during renovations, a lead box containing coins from the Napoleonic era and seals from the reign of Charles X was discovered.
The cathedral has been classified as a historic monument since 1992, with ongoing restorations into the 21st century.
Průvodce po místě
Main Altar and Chancel1876
The cathedral's main altar and chancel are notable for their historical significance and artistic craftsmanship, including pieces transferred from the penitentiary chapel of Îlet la Mère.
Bell TowerEarly 2000s
The bell tower was restored in the early 2000s, preserving its historic structure and enhancing the cathedral's skyline presence.
Exterior Walls2004-2005
The cathedral's exterior walls underwent rehabilitation between 2004 and 2005, ensuring the preservation of the building's structural integrity and historic appearance.
Kontakt
Telefon: 0594 31 03 05
