Basilica of St. Donatian and St. Rogatian
| Basilica of St. Donatian and St. Rogatian | |
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| Basilique Saint-Donatien-et-Saint-Rogatien | |
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Nantes, France |
| Geographic coordinates | Coordinates: 47°13′45″N 1°32′33″W / 47.2292588°N 1.5424418°W |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin rite |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | minor basilica |
| Status | active, |
| Patron | Donatian and Rogatian |
| Groundbreaking | 1872 |
| Completed | 1889 |
| Specifications | |
Basilica of St. Donatian and St. Rogatian (French: Basilique Saint-Donatien-et-Saint-Rogatien) is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Nantes, France. The church was built in the late 19th century and is dedicated to saints Donatian and Rogatian. It was elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 1889.
History
The building dates from the 19th century. It is dedicated to St Donatien and St Rogatien.[1] It was elevated to the rank of minor basilica on 14 March 1889.[2]
2015 Fire
On 15 June 2015 a major fire occurred at the basilica. The fire started at around 8.30 GMT, during morning Mass, in the roof of the building. The back and roof of the basilica were severely damaged.[1]
References
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- 1 2 "France basilica fire: Saint-Donatien in Nantes in ruins". BBC News. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ↑ "Basilica of St. Donatian and St. Rogatian". gcatholic.org. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
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