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Saint John Baptist Church of Macouria

Saint John Baptist Church of Macouria

    97355 North 1
    97355 Macouria

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Époque contemporaine
2000
2021
Asbestos discovery
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Origin and history

The Church of Saint John Baptist of Macouria is a Catholic building located in the commune of Macouria, Guyana. This place of worship, typical of Christian architecture in ultramarine territory, is part of the religious landscape of the region. Although its date of construction is not specified in available sources, its existence reflects the colonial and missionary history of French Guiana.

In 2021, a discovery revealed the presence of asbestos in the church presbytery. This has highlighted contemporary issues related to the preservation of built heritage, while highlighting the health and restoration challenges facing historic monuments. No further information on its history or evolution is currently documented in the sources consulted.

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