Opening of the Russian church followed by an acoustic concert by the group Trio Nuovo. Vocals Guitar saxophone accordion (Latin rhythms)

Name: Opening of the Russian church followed by an acoustic concert by the group Trio Nuovo. Vocals Guitar saxophone accordion (Latin rhythms)
Start: 2023-09-17T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-17T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-toutes-les protections

On the occasion of the JEP, the Russian church of Champagne-sur-Seine opens its doors from 2pm on Sunday 17 September.

Sunday 17 September 2023, 14:00Passed

Conditions

Free entry, on reservation

Registration

0164695935 contactpdr@champagne-sur-seine.fr

Ville de Champagne-sur-Seine

On the occasion of the JEP, the Russian church of Champagne-sur-Seine opens its doors from 2pm on Sunday 17 September. From 16h a concert will be offered: the Trio Nuovo: Chant Guitare saxophone accordion (Popular Spanish song, Brazil, Neapolitan) which will benefit from this place with exceptional accoustique.

About the location

Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-toutes-les protections

Chemin de la Garde de Dieu, 77430 Champagne-sur-Seine

Seine-et-Marne
Île-de-France

Following the Bolshevik revolution of 1917, some immigrant families settled in Champagne-sur-Seine. It was easy for men to find a job, since the Schneider factory was recruiting workers. The integration of these new inhabitants takes place gradually, despite the obstacle of the language.
Eager to come together to share their culture and memories, members of the Russian community came together and founded the Russian Colony Association. Three years later, the project of building a church emerged.
Thanks to its elevated and unobstructed location, the chosen land is well suited for the construction of a church, and each family pays a sum for the purchase of materials and land. The men participated in the construction of the chapel, according to the projects of the architect Popandopoulos. Started on May 14, 1938, the work was quickly completed. The church was consecrated on September 24, 1939 and dedicated to «Our Lady of All Protections». The church will host a few celebrations over the