Saint Joseph's Church | |
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Église Saint-Joseph d'Iracoubo | |
5°28′46″N 53°12′24″W / 5.47934°N 53.20660°W | |
Location | Iracoubo, French Guiana |
Country | France |
Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
History | |
Consecrated | 6 January 1893 |
Architecture | |
Years built | 1887-1893 |
Saint Joseph's Church (French: Église Saint-Joseph d'Iracoubo) is a Roman Catholic church located in Iracoubo, French Guiana, France. The church is known for its elaborate decorations on the walls and ceiling created by Pierre Huguet, a convict of the penal colony. The church became a historic monument in 1978.[1]