Construction of the Basilica 1883-1887 (≈ 1885)
Directed by Father Louis Bernard, parish priest.
1887
Opening of the building
Opening of the building 1887 (≈ 1887)
Named after Lepante.
2004
Minor Basilica Elevation
Minor Basilica Elevation 2004 (≈ 2004)
By Pope John Paul II.
27 janvier 2025
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 27 janvier 2025 (≈ 2025)
Basilica and its protected dependencies.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Abbé Louis Bernard - Parish priest (1882-1889)
Initiator of construction.
Jean-Paul II - Pope (1978-2005)
Raised the basilica in 2004.
Origin and history
The Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire Basilica of Saint-Raphaël, also known as the Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire Basilica of Lépante, is a neo-Byzantine religious building. Located in the Old Port district, it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and stands out for its architecture inspired by Byzantine models. His name pays tribute to the Christian victory during the naval battle of Lepante in 1571, a landmark event in European history.
The building of the basilica was initiated in 1883 by Father Louis Bernard, parish priest from 1882 to 1889. The work was completed in 1887, the year of its inauguration. The building was officially elevated to minor basilica in 2004 by Pope John Paul II, recognizing its spiritual and historical importance.
The basilica and its outbuildings are now protected under the Historic Monuments since a decree of 2025. It is also referenced in the Mérimée and Palissy bases, as well as in the General Inventory of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. These distinctions highlight its heritage and architectural value, while preserving its heritage for future generations.
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