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Cathédrale Sainte-Croix
de Paris des Arméniens
(former église Saint-Jean-Saint-François)
13, rue du Perche, 75003 Paris
Orgue de tribune
1844 - Cavaillé-Coll
1926 – p.m. Koenig
1956 - Beuchet
Orgue de choeur
1860 - Cavaillé-Coll
2019 - Yves Fossaert
Photo GO/OdC: Pierre Marteau
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 woth 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
factors.
Choir organ
The choir organ was built by Cavaillé-Coll and delivered
on April 24, 1860, in a buffet designed by Hyppolite
Godde. Unlike the Grand Organ, its pipes, cut to the tone,
have been fully preserved, as has its harmony. In 2019,
following the restoration of the cathedral, the instrument
was fully restored by Yves Fossaert.