The Eglise Saint-Eustache in the heart of Les Halles is one of the most visited churches in Paris.
I was passing so popped in to sit… to manifest positive thoughts for a dear friend and her family.
I can do this at home or anywhere, it was quite nice absorbing the vibe of the place and also people watching, probably doing the same…
I would describe this church as a warm musical empowerment, I’ve been once before a few years ago to listen to a beautiful concert.
It’s so huge it feels more like a cathedral,
I just discovered some interesting history…
The church was built in 1532 and subsequently restored in 1840, and therefore uses a variety of styles: the façade is Gothic, while the interior is in the Renaissance and classical styles.
The organ of Saint-Eustache is the biggest pipe organ in France,
2024 I begin my 3rd Year…
I have absolutely loved and embraced this challenge, I feel incredibly grateful to have discovered 365 when I was learning...
Sure looks like a cathedral to me with all the flying buttresses and obvious floor plan- but I'm not sure what constitutes it not getting that designation. Anyway- what a beautiful church. Sounds so interesting that the interior is modeled differently than the exterior. Beautiful shot.
I like how you can see the flying butressing so clearly. Thank-you for the follow. I am very bad these days about commenting on other people's photos, but I do look at them!
A masterful work of architecture. If only it could talk. The stories it might tell of the medieval period. I am sure some might be romantic while others could break our hearts.
@beverley365@dkbarnett - After seeing this photo of this church and noticing one of the comments in particular, I decided to look into more about it as I had no knowledge of who Eustache was and here is a little of what I learned.
"Eustace was a pagan Roman general, who converted to Christianity after he had a vision of the cross while hunting. He lost all his wealth, was separated from his wife and sons, and went into exile in Egypt. Called back to lead the Roman army by emperor Trajan, Eustace was happily reunited with his family and restored to high social standing, but after the death of Trajan, he and his family were martyred under Hadrian for refusing to sacrifice to pagan Roman gods."
@skipt07 so interesting to read, I really enjoyed learning the detail.
Thank you so much for taking the time.
Isn’t it wonderful that we have the opportunity to learn anything and whenever we want.
I’m currently reading the latest Walter Issacson book the biography of Elon Musk… worth reading
August 23rd, 2024
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"Eustace was a pagan Roman general, who converted to Christianity after he had a vision of the cross while hunting. He lost all his wealth, was separated from his wife and sons, and went into exile in Egypt. Called back to lead the Roman army by emperor Trajan, Eustace was happily reunited with his family and restored to high social standing, but after the death of Trajan, he and his family were martyred under Hadrian for refusing to sacrifice to pagan Roman gods."
Thank you so much for taking the time.
Isn’t it wonderful that we have the opportunity to learn anything and whenever we want.
I’m currently reading the latest Walter Issacson book the biography of Elon Musk… worth reading