“A church built by pennies?” someone in the group might ask, and you’d be right to wonder. But that’s part of the charm of the Église arménienne Sainte-Marie here in Nice. See, this beautiful church, consecrated in 1928, wasn’t just another project. It rose from the ground thanks to the Armenian community here. They poured their hearts and their savings into making it a reality. The cornerstone was laid in 1927. And just a year later, Bishop Krikor Balakian, the Armenian Bishop of Marseille at the time, consecrated the church. Now, you might notice the name Dikran Tchamkerten come up in your readings about this place. He was a real pillar of the community, and let’s just say his contribution to the building fund was a tad more than a few pennies! But big or small, every bit of support helped create this beacon of Armenian culture and faith. It’s a powerful reminder that community spirit can achieve incredible things.
Église arménienne Sainte-Marie
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