Église Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc
Église Sainte-Jeanne d’Arc stands in the Port du Rhin district, with sturdy lines and a modest scale. Built during the 1930s, it served boatmen, their families, and a working-class parish. Its simple architecture reflects a community shaped by river work and uncertain years across Europe.
Inside, Saint Nicholas watches over the chancel as patron of the boatmen. A side altar presents Notre-Dame du Purgatoire freeing souls from flames and chains. Abbé François-Xavier Scherer organised charitable groups, a choir, and support for the poorest parishioners. During the Nazi occupation, he resisted openly and died in Dachau concentration camp. His ashes rest beneath a great cross, joining faith, memory, and courage in one visible place.
Above the entrance, the letters “D.O.M.” offer a Latin dedication to God, the greatest and most good. The church remains a sanctuary and memorial, with access suitable for wheelchair users.
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