Sorbonne in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre

— Histoire de Paris —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022

1. Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Lieu de sépultures mérovingiennes, cette chapelle, située au carrefour de deux voies romaines stratégiques, est offerte, à l'état de ruines, par le roi Henri ler au chapitre de Notre-Dame en 1045. Vers 1120, elle devient un prieuré dépendant de l'abbaye de Longpont, destiné à jouer un certain rôle dans la vie intellectuelle du quartier. Les recteurs y sont élus, et les assemblées de l'Université y siègent jusqu'au saccage de 1524. Affectée à Hôtel-Dieu en 1651, elle se trouve dans un tel état de dégradation que les bâtiments du XIIe siècle sont en partie rasés, et très remaniés. Grenier à sel sous la Révolution, elle est rouverte au culte en 1826 et affectée au rite catholique grec byzantin en 1889 une iconostase réalisée vers 1900 sépare le choeur de la nef.

(English translation:)

Place of Merovingian burials, this chapel, located at the crossroads of two strategic Roman roads, was donated, in ruins, by King Henry I to the chapter of Notre-Dame in 1045. Around 1120, it became a priory attached to Longpont Abbey, intended to play a certain role in the intellectual life of the district.

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The rectors were elected there, and the assemblies of the University sat there until the sacking of 1524. Assigned to Hôtel-Dieu in 1651, it was in such a state of degradation that the buildings of the twelfth century were partly razed, and much overhauled. A salt attic during the Revolution, it was reopened for worship in 1826 and assigned to the Greek Byzantine Catholic rite in 1889. An iconostasis built around 1900 separates the choir from the nave.

Erected by Ville de Paris.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Histoire de Paris series list.

Location. 48° 51.127′ N, 2° 20.817′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Sorbonne. Marker is on Rue Saint-Julien le Pauvre, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Rue Saint-Julien le Pauvre, Paris, Île-de-France 75005, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre (here, next to this marker); Hôtel de Laffemas (a few steps from this marker); Monseigneur Joseph NASRALLAH (within shouting distance of this marker); Rue Galande (within shouting distance of this marker);

Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 17, 2022

2. Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre and Marker

The marker is visible here, peeking out from behind the woman with the red backpack.

Square René-Viviani Jewish Children’s Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Square René Viviani (1928) (within shouting distance of this marker); Dante rédige la Divine Comédie (within shouting distance of this marker); La Barricade du Square Viviani Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre (Wikipedia).

Overview: Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, in full Église Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre (French for Church of Saint Julian the Poor), is a Melkite Greek Catholic parish church in Paris, France, and one of the city's oldest religious buildings. Begun in Romanesque style during the 12th century, with 13th century High Gothic additions, it is situated in the 5th arrondissement, on the Left Bank of the Seine River…Originally a Roman Catholic place of worship, Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre was built in stages from the 12th to the 19th centuries, and granted to the Eastern Catholic Melkite community in 1889. Its design was modified several times, and the resulting church is significantly smaller in size than originally planned.

Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre image. Click for full size.

circa 1905

3. Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre

(Submitted on February 27, 2023.)

circa 1905

4. Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.