Abbey of St. Victor
Abbey of St. Victor, Medieval monastery in Marseille, France
Saint Victor Abbey stands on a hill near the Old Port, featuring a fortified structure with Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements.
John Cassian established the monastery in 415 AD, introducing organized monastic life to the region and building it upon an ancient Greek quarry.
The abbey holds an annual Candlemas procession where the Black Virgin from the crypts receives a green mantle and the archbishop blesses the city.
Visitors can explore multiple layers of early Christian sarcophagi in the ancient crypts, which remain accessible throughout regular opening hours.
The monastery contains the Cave of Saint Lazarus, featuring a rock-carved seat where, according to tradition, he delivered his sermons.
Location: 7th arrondissement of Marseille
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.29028,5.36556
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
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