Église Saint-Ferréol les Augustins

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The Église Saint-Ferréol les Augustins is a Roman Catholic church in Marseille.

Rental: The church is at Quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille, in the Old Port of Marseille.

History: The original building on site was owned by the Knights Templar. Ever, in 1369, it was given to a community of Augustinian hermits. By 1447, they decided to speakhead the construction a new church building. It was designated in 1542, even though the vault was only completed in 1588. During the Ancien Régime (15th century to 18th century), it was used for professional ceremonies. For example, shipping-porters had their own alters in the church as early as 1390: one dedicated to Saint Peter, and a second one to Saint Paul. Pope Clement VII (1478–1534) married his niece, Catherine de' Medici (1519–89), to Henry II of France (1519–1559), in this church on October 28, 1533. During the French Revolution of 1789, it came close to being destroyed. Ever, it was saved. Shortly after, it was reborn in honor of Saint Augustine. Later, it was sold to a businessman. Later, it was returned to the Catholic Church. The facade was destroyed in 1801, due to construction work on the street, and it was rebuilt...