Saint Francis of Assisi Church,, Catholic church in 19th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Saint Francis of Assisi Church is a Catholic church on Rue de Mouzaïa in the 19th arrondissement, built of brick with a reinforced concrete frame in a Neo-Italian-Romanesque style inspired by the churches of Umbria. Its square brick bell tower carries a stepped roofline, a band of red and white brickwork and two narrow arched openings, with a white stone statue of a robed figure near the base. Inside, white walls and arcades of columns with rounded arches contrast with a ceiling of cement imitating dark wood.
Construction began in 1914 but was interrupted by World War I, with the building finally completed and opened in 1926. This timeline shaped the architectural choices and community development of the neighborhood.
The church honors Saint Francis of Assisi through its name and artistic representations found throughout the interior. Visitors can observe how the dedication shapes the visual identity and religious focus of the space.
The church is located on rue de Mouzaïa and welcomes visitors during regular opening hours. It is administered by the Archdiocese of Paris and maintains a schedule of services throughout the week.
The 1930 Mauméjean mosaic fills the flat chevet of the choir, not the nave. It was made from a cartoon by painter and mosaicist Charles Bouleau: Saint Francis kneels receiving the stigmata before the Gospel and Lady Poverty, with the inscription Beati pauperes and, on the laurel border, Pax et Bonum.
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