Évry Cathedral, Modern Catholic cathedral in Évry-Courcouronnes, France
Description
Évry Cathedral is a modern Catholic cathedral in Évry-Courcouronnes featuring a striking cylindrical structure. The building rises 34 meters tall with a diameter of 38 meters, and its exterior walls are covered entirely in approximately 670,000 geometric patterned red bricks.
History
The Diocese of Corbeil-Essonnes was established in 1992 and selected Évry as its new episcopal center. This project replaced the inadequate Saint-Spire church, marking a major shift in the region's religious infrastructure.
Culture
The cathedral holds a wooden Virgin Mary statue from the 16th century, a Tanzanian Christ figure, and a bronze statue of Saint Corbinian. These works from different cultures and periods reflect how the building welcomes diverse artistic traditions into its space.
Practical
The underground crypt provides 24 burial spaces for bishops, while the octagonal Day Chapel serves smaller religious ceremonies. These separate spaces allow the building to accommodate different types of gatherings and religious functions.
Did you know?
Twenty-four lime trees grow on the cathedral's rooftop, creating a garden that symbolizes life above the concrete structure. This unexpected green space at the top surprises visitors who see only the red brick exterior from ground level.
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