Casablanca Cathedral
Casablanca Cathedral Église du Sacré-Cœur de Casablanca | |
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![]() Casablanca Cathedral | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
Status | Inactive |
Location | |
Location | Casablanca, Morocco |
Geographic coordinates | 33°35′28″N 7°37′28″W / 33.59111°N 7.62444°W |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Style | Art Deco |
Casablanca Cathedral (Arabic: كاتدرائية الدار البيضاء, French: Cathédrale de Casablanca), or Church of the Sacred Heart (Arabic: كنيسة القلب المقدس, French: Église du Sacré-Cœur), is a Roman Catholic church located in Casablanca, Morocco.
History
[edit]The Casablanca church was constructed in 1930. The cathedral ceased its religious function in 1956, after the independence of Morocco. It subsequently became a cultural centre which is open to visitors.[1] It has hosted numerous art exhibitions. The Institut Français in Casablanca even organized an electronic music night inside the nave of the former church on October 10, 2015.[2]
Architecture
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The church was designed by French architect Paul Tournon, using the Art Deco style.[1] It is commonly referred to as a cathedral, although in reality, it has never technically been one as it was never the seat of a bishop.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Casablanca Cathedral - Casablanca, Morocco". Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ^ "Vidéo. La musique électronique s'invite au Sacré-Coeur". fr.le360.ma (in French). Retrieved 2019-05-22.