For more information on the history of this church, simply Google "Saint Severin."
Originally built in the 11th century, the church of Saint Severin is one of the oldest on the Left Bank of the Seine. The first structure was constructed over the tomb of Saint Severin, a 5th century devout hermit, who lived along the banks of the river. During the 13th century, a much larger church (the current structure) was built on the same site. This church also houses one of the oldest bells in Paris, cast in 1412. When we first entered Saint Severin's, we were impressed with its beautiful stained glass windows. Turning around towards the entrance, we noticed something different; seven more modern stained glass windows, representing the sacraments of the Catholic Religion. While there is very little in terms of art work decorating the walls, as we've seen in other church's of the same era, the beauty of the structure is in the windows. Perhaps the most unusual feature we saw was one pillar that is in the form of the trunk of a palm tree. In a city full of churches, this one church is well worth seeking out. For more information on the history of this church, simply Google "Saint Severin." Saint Severin's church on the Left Bank of the Seine. Looking down the central aisle. The most unusual feature of this church, we thought, was the one pillar, behind the main altar, in the shape of a palm tree trunk. one of the more traditional stained glass windows... ...and one of the more modern ones. The reliquary of Saint Ursula within the chapel of Saint Joseph. During the Middle Ages, the traditional stained glass windows helped to describe portions of the bible for the illiterate . Here, Saint Anthony is distributing bread. The artistry that went into the making of these windows is amazing. On the side street next to Saint Severin's is the narrowest building in Paris...(while I was taking this picture, Lorraine and I were surrounded by several "gypsy" girls wanting us to sign some fake document, all the while eyeing my camera/phone. We had to be quite aggressive at saying "NO!" Before they left. So always be aware of what is going on around you). ...as well as the narrowest street (Rue du Chat qui Peche -"street of the cat who fishes")... ...and for all of our Brockton friends, perhaps a taste of home?
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Carl and Lorraine Aveni are two retirees planning on traveling through Europe for at least one year.
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