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Église Saint-Cannat
The Église Saint-Cannat is a Roman Catholic church in Marseille. LocationIt is located in the 1st arrondissement of Marseille. The exact address is 4, rue des Prêcheurs, 13001 Marseille.[1] HistoryThe church was named in honour of Canus Natus, a French Roman Catholic Saint from the fifth century.[2] Construction of the church building started on December 31, 1526, in the presence of Bernardin des Beaux.[3] It was dedicated on May 18, 1619. The facade was built from 1739 to 1744 by architect Joseph Gérard.[4] The church has a few works of art. Two paintings by Michel Serre (1658-1733) are displayed in the church: La vierge à l'enfant et le purgatoire and La purification de la Vierge.[4] There is also a painting by Pierre Parrocel (1664–1739), representing the baptism of Christ.[4] Additionally, one can see a sculpture of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873–1897) designed by François Carli (1872-1957). The pipe organ, designed by Jean-Esprit Isnard (1707-1781), dates back to 1747.[4] The church building has been listed as a Monument historique since November 2, 1926.[5] At presentThe church building is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 7 PM, and on Tuesday and Fridays from 9 AM to 12 PM.[1] However, no Mass are said at present.[1] GalleryÉglise Saint-Cannat
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