St. Severin's Church

The church of Saint-Severin in France is considered one of the oldest. It is named after St. Severin, who lived in these places in the VI century leading a monastic lifestyle in constant prayers. This saint is considered the patron saint of travelers.

Initially, there was a small chapel here, but with the increase in the flow of Christians, already in the XI century a chapel in the Romanesque style was built. So during the XII-XVIII centuries, the church of St. Severin was constantly growing, turning into a huge temple, built in the most classical style of flaming Gothic. The bell tower of Saint-Severin is decorated with the oldest bell in Paris, cast in 1412.

The parishioners are amazed by their beauty by wide pointed windows with huge stained glass windows dedicated to the 7 main sacraments for believers: Baptism, Wedding, Anointing, Communion, Confession, Confession, Priesthood (ordainment). At the entrance, the bas-relief of St. Martin, the patron of the church, was knocked out. Inside the building delight unusual columns, similar to palm branches, aimed at the vault. The walls are decorated with pointed arches and statues of gargoyles. In the courtyard of the church of Saint-Severin you can admire the statue of St. Antoine, which is considered the assistant of lost things.

A visit to this holy place will be unforgettable, thanks to the constantly sounding organ, which fascinates with its magnificent sound.