Cathédrale Sainte-Croix
de Paris des Arméniens
(former église Saint-Jean-Saint-François) 1 2
13, rue du Perche, 75003 Paris
Orgue de tribune
1844 - Cavaillé-Coll
1926 – p.m. Koenig
1956 - Beuchet
Photos: Victor Weller
Located in the heart of the Marais, the Cathedral
of the Armenians is one of the architectural
jewels of the district. The Church of the
Capuchins of the Marais, founded in 1622, was
rebuilt in the early 18th century and was then
called St. John Saint-François. Assigned to parish
worship in 1803, its very simple architecture
underwent few modifications: a large
rectangular hall covered by a basket handle
vault, to which is added a single collateral, in
accordance with the Franciscan tradition. The
plan for the choir, rebuilt in 1828 by Hippolyte
Godde, also remained in its original layout. The
gate on the courtyard was built by Victor Baltard
in 1855. In 1970,the church, then closed to
worship, was entrusted by Cardinal Marty to the
Armenian community who was looking for a
parish church.
Organiste titulaire
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Famous organists in the past: César Franck
(titulaire from 1851 - 1858), Théo Delibes
Concerts
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Masses with organ
Saturday 5:30 PM, Sunday 11 AM
Video
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Great Organ
The Great Organ was commissioned in 1844 from
Dominique, Aristide and Vincent Cavaillé-Coll, replacing a
small instrument from Somer. Cavaillé-Coll then installed
the instrument in a buffet made by the master sculptor
Liénard. The instrument had previously been exhibited at
the 1844 World's Fair.
In 1926, the instrument was enlarged by Paul-Marie Koenig
from Caen. The range of the pedal and keyboards were
extended. In 1956, The Beuchet House carried out a
renovation and some transformations. Since then, the
instrument has suffered from the clumsiness of various
organ builders.