Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray church, Catholic parish church in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, France
Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray is a Catholic parish church in a suburb south of Rouen with traditional Norman architecture. The building features a central nave and a bell tower overlooking the Seine River.
The area began as a small settlement called Sancti Stephani in the 9th century under the protection of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Wandrille. The church emerged naturally from this early medieval community and its religious organization.
The church serves as an active parish where residents gather for regular religious services and community events. It functions as a spiritual center that remains integrated into local life.
The church is located on rue Guynemer and is conveniently accessible via the Rouen tramway system. Visitors should check opening times for tours, as the building primarily functions as an active parish church.
The parish priest, Father Jacques Hamel, continued his duties well into his 80s, becoming a notable figure in regional religious life. His long-standing commitment to the parish community earned respect across generations of parishioners.
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