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{{Infobox religious building {{Infobox religious building
| name = Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, Nancy | name = Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Nancy
| native_name = Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Nancy | native_name = Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Nancy
| image = Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes (50346009932).jpg | image = Basilique Sacré Cœur - Nancy (FR54) - 2022-02-26 - 3.jpg
| caption = | caption = The basilica viewed from the north
| latitude = 48.673472 | latitude = 48.68556
| longitude = 6.175 | longitude = 6.1625
| location = ], ] | location = ], ]
| country = ] | country = ]
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| district = ] | district = ]
| denomination = ] | denomination = ]
| dedication = ] | dedication = ]
| status = ] | status = ]
| architect = Anthony Rougieux and ]
| functional_status = Active
| architect = ] | groundbreaking = 1902
| groundbreaking = 1908 | completed_date = 1905
| style = ]-]
| completed_date = 1933
| website =
| style = ] and ]
| website =
}} }}


The '''Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Nancy''' (French: *Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Nancy*) is a ] of the ] located in ], France. It combines ] and ] styles and was inspired by the ] in ]. The basilica owes its construction to three key figures: Bishop ], Canon Henri Blaise, and architect Anthony Rougieux. Situated in the western part of Nancy, near the border with ], it is part of the ] neighborhood and is dedicated to the ].
The '''Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, Nancy''' (French: ''Basilique Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Nancy'') is a ] in ], France, built in the southwestern part of the city in the early 20th century. It was designed by architect ] with contributions from Abbé Léon Loevenbruck.


== History == == History ==
On August 13, 1889, Bishop Charles-François Turinaz (1838–1918) of Nancy-Toul decided to establish a new church between Nancy and Laxou to serve as the center of Nancy's twelfth ]. He entrusted Canon Henri Blaise (1863–1920), who was also his secretary, with overseeing the project and serving as the parish's first ]. Turinaz wrote: "I entrust you with the great and difficult mission of founding the new parish, which I place under the blessings, the power, and the marvelous fertility of the Sacred Heart of Jesus."<ref>{{cite book |title=La Semaine religieuse de Nancy |location=Nancy |publisher=Crépin-Leblond |year=1902 |pages=434}}, cited in {{cite web |author=Olivier Geoffroy |title=Nancy, basilique du Sacré-Cœur |website=musimem.com |publisher=Musica et Memoria |date=February 2004 |url=http://www.musimem.com/sacre-coeur_nancy_photos.htm }}</ref>
Construction of the basilica was initiated on July 30, 1908, by ], then ]. It was intended to serve as the center of Nancy’s fourteenth ] and was built on the site of the former ] of the Brothers of Saint-Charles. In a letter dated August 25, 1908, ] praised the decision. The ] was laid and blessed by Bishop Turinaz on October 25, 1908. Turinaz also blessed the first three bells of the church on December 13, 1908. The foundations were completed by late winter 1909, and on July 2, 1912, during the ], the initial portion of the church was inaugurated in a solemn ceremony presided over by Bishop Turinaz.


The building was designed and constructed by Anthony Rougieux (1854–1906), a well-trained architect in the ] style under ]. The foundation stone was laid and blessed on June 9, 1902, and the statue of the Sacred Heart atop the ] was blessed on April 23, 1904. The basilica was completed in 1905.
Work slowed significantly during ], but the nave was completed by March 16, 1924. The church was consecrated on July 2, 1924, by Bishop ]. The main portal was finished on October 1, 1925, and the spire was inaugurated on September 22, 1929, accompanied by a "Te Deum" celebration. Additional works, including the spire's sculptural restoration in 1931 and the narthex in 1933, marked the final stages of construction.


The church was elevated to the rank of a minor basilica by ] on June 26, 1925. Elevated to the status of a ] in September 1905 by ], it was consecrated by Bishop Turinaz and opened for worship on November 15, 1905. The ] and ] are

=== Bells of Our Lady of Lourdes ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ The bells of the basilica
! #
! Name
! Note
! Weight
! Founder
! Year
|-
| 1
| Jeanne d'Arc
| A<sup>2</sup>
| 4200 kg
| Jules Robert, Nancy
| 1931
|-
| 2
| Thérèse of the Child Jesus
| B<sup>2</sup>
| 3200 kg
| Jules Robert, Nancy
| 1931
|-
| 3
| Gertrude
| C#<sup>3</sup>
| 2200 kg
| Jules Robert, Nancy
| 1931
|-
| 4
| Marguerite-Marie
| D<sup>3</sup>
| 1900 kg
| Jules Robert, Nancy
| 1931
|-
| 5
| Élisabeth
| E<sup>3</sup>
| 1400 kg
| Jules Robert, Nancy
| 1931
|-
| 6
| Marie
| A<sup>3</sup>
| 515 kg
| Jules Robert, Nancy
| 1908
|-
| 7
| Charlotte
| B<sup>3</sup>
| 378 kg
| Jules Robert, Nancy
| 1908
|-
| 8
| Bernadette
| C#<sup>4</sup>
| 276 kg
| Jules Robert, Nancy
| 1908
|}

== Architecture ==
Designed by ], the basilica combines elements of ] and ] styles to meet the respective preferences of Bishop Turinaz and Abbé Loevenbruck. The building’s cruciform plan includes a semi-circular ] and a ] with three ].

The basilica is 76 meters long, with an interior length of 62 meters (excluding the porch). The nave is 21 meters wide, with the central aisle accounting for 11 meters. The height under the ] is 22.5 meters, while the ] reaches 84.2 meters. The tower houses eight bells, including "Jeanne d'Arc" (the ]) and others named for Catholic saints such as ] and ].

Numerous sculpted ] and painted murals enhance the basilica's transept portals. The building also features five chapels.

== Artists Involved ==
* ]: Victor Huel (father and son)
* ]: Jules Schneider
* ] artists: ] and Joseph Benoît (workshops at 37 rue Hermite and 12 rue Lionnois, Nancy)
* ]: ], 1948

== Environment ==
A pair of ] established a nest in the basilica's spire during the winter of 2003–2004.

== Community Use ==
The basement halls serve as meeting spaces and are used by various ] organizations.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Nancy-ND-Lourdes.jpg|Side facade of the basilica.
File:Nef 02017.JPG|The nave.
File:Tour 01974.JPG|Entrance view from ].
File:Chapiteaux 02135.JPG|A sculpted capital.
File:L'assomption 02106.JPG|Transept portal with mural and stained glass.
File:Orgues 02171.JPG|The basilica organ.
</gallery>

== References ==
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== External Links ==
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{{Portal|Nancy|Catholic Church|Christian architecture}}

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Revision as of 21:57, 6 January 2025

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Nancy
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Nancy
The basilica viewed from the north
Religion
DistrictMeurthe-et-Moselle
RegionGrand Est
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMinor basilica
Location
LocationNancy, France
CountryFrance
Architecture
Architect(s)Anthony Rougieux and Jules Criqui
Groundbreaking1902
Website
Parish website

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Nancy (French: *Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Nancy*) is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church located in Nancy, France. It combines Romanesque and Byzantine styles and was inspired by the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre in Paris. The basilica owes its construction to three key figures: Bishop Charles-François Turinaz, Canon Henri Blaise, and architect Anthony Rougieux. Situated in the western part of Nancy, near the border with Laxou, it is part of the Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne neighborhood and is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

History

On August 13, 1889, Bishop Charles-François Turinaz (1838–1918) of Nancy-Toul decided to establish a new church between Nancy and Laxou to serve as the center of Nancy's twelfth parish. He entrusted Canon Henri Blaise (1863–1920), who was also his secretary, with overseeing the project and serving as the parish's first parish priest. Turinaz wrote: "I entrust you with the great and difficult mission of founding the new parish, which I place under the blessings, the power, and the marvelous fertility of the Sacred Heart of Jesus."

The building was designed and constructed by Anthony Rougieux (1854–1906), a well-trained architect in the eclectic style under Julien Guadet. The foundation stone was laid and blessed on June 9, 1902, and the statue of the Sacred Heart atop the dome was blessed on April 23, 1904. The basilica was completed in 1905.

Elevated to the status of a minor basilica in September 1905 by Pope Pius X, it was consecrated by Bishop Turinaz and opened for worship on November 15, 1905. The tintinnabulum and ombrellino are

  1. La Semaine religieuse de Nancy. Nancy: Crépin-Leblond. 1902. p. 434., cited in Olivier Geoffroy (February 2004). "Nancy, basilique du Sacré-Cœur". musimem.com. Musica et Memoria.
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