Église Saint-Chrysole de Comines, Byzantine Revival church in Comines, France.
Description
Église Saint-Chrysole de Comines is a church building featuring Byzantine Revival design combined with modern construction methods. The structure displays high vaulted ceilings, a 51-meter tower built from multicolored sand bricks, and carefully crafted decorative elements throughout its interior.
History
The original church was destroyed during World War I, and architect Maurice Storez designed its reconstruction between 1925 and 1929. The new building employed reinforced concrete technology to create a modern interpretation of Byzantine style.
Culture
The church received recognition from the European Commission in 1995 and achieved Monument Historique status in France in 2002.
Practical
The building underwent comprehensive restoration work that renewed its masonry, woodwork, painted surfaces, and stained glass elements. Visitors should expect to find the structure in excellent condition with carefully maintained architectural features.
Did you know?
The church was built using reinforced concrete, a technology that was still uncommon in 1925 and rarely used for religious buildings. This choice allowed the architect to create larger open interior spaces without visible supporting columns, which was considered modern and daring at the time.
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