Église Saint-Georges de Lyon — Attraction in Lyon

Attractive neogothic church in the centre of Lyon offering the traditional Latin liturgy. Mass in the ancient Lyonese rite is celebrated at 9:00 on Sundays followed by Grande Masse (a Missa Cantata) at 10.30 and Low Mass at 7:30PM.

I attended the Grande Messe which was pleasant, except that the Epistle and Gospel were read in the vernacular facing the people, the Credo was intoned from the sedilia, and Pater Noster sung by the congregation. I'm not sure why such things are necessary, especially given the current climate of liturgical 'improvisation' in the new rite. Perhaps they are legitimate Lyonese local customs.

Other things I found somewhat perplexing were the use of women cantors and microphones. There was no scarcity of men in the church at the Mass I attended (the church was packed), so why women were performing the chant I'm not sure. Also the church has a wonderful acoustic given its high vaulted ceiling and stone surfaces, so why microphones were used (often failing or being switched on half way through prayers) I...

A beautiful Church located on the right side of the Saône river. Unfortunately it was closed when I visited but thoroughly admired the building. This is a neo-gothic architecture and a listed monument. It's particularly stunning if viewing from the Passerelle Saint George Suspension Bridge as one really appreciate the beautiful Church façades. Of note is the main entrance door with the pediment showing Saint George slaying the dragon. It's also on the Vieux-Port of Lyon which is the old city. Beautiful...

Wonderful little church located at the heart of the "old Lyon". Gothic style, with a more traditional feel to it. If you want to know what a real French church looks like well you should really check it out. It has a lively community with regular mass and activities. Here you can assist to mass in Latin. Be sure to check it out if it's your kind of thing. Lovely place, a bit like a...