Saint Irenaeus Church, Lyon, Catholic church in 5th arrondissement, Lyon, France
Saint Irenaeus Church stands on the heights of Lyon with a crypt from the 9th century and an upper section reconstructed in the 19th century.
Originally consecrated to Saint John in the 1st century, the church was renamed after Irenaeus, the first Bishop of Lyon who died in 202 AD.
The church features three crosses with statues of Christ and two thieves, forming the last remaining urban Calvary monument in France.
Located at 53 Rue des Macchabées in Lyon's 5th district, the church remains an active Catholic place of worship with regular services.
Archaeological excavations in 2000 revealed three Roman tombs near the church, which were subsequently transferred to the ancient crypt.
Location: 5th arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: 1824
Website: https://stirenee-stjust.com
GPS coordinates: 45.75510,4.81379
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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