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The Church of Saint-François-Xavier has been listed as a historical monument since June 2018.

It is located at Place du Président-Mithouard in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.

It serves as the place of worship for the “Saint-François-Xavier-des-Missions-Étrangères” Catholic parish.

Construction began in 1861 based on plans by architect Adrien-Louis Lusson; Joseph Uchard took over the project following Lusson’s death in 1864.

The fine-grained, dense stone used in the construction came from the underground quarries of Bagneux.

The building was completed in 1873, with the exception of its interior decoration.

The church opened for worship in 1874 and was consecrated on May 23, 1894.

Built in the Neo-Renaissance style, the central section of the façade is flanked by two square towers.

The pediment, depicting Saint Francis Xavier baptizing the inhabitants of India and Japan, is the work of Gabriel-Jules Thomas.

Featuring a classical layout, the church utilizes a metal framework that allows the vault to rest directly on the side walls.

Consequently, there are neither side aisles nor flying buttresses.

Side chapels line the flanks of the nave, while the axial chapel houses a statue of the Virgin Mary created by Jean-Marie Bonnassieux.

Source: Internet