The Church of St. Trophime: A Glorious Testimony to Centuries of Catholic Faith

The Church of St. Trophime, standing proudly in Arles, France, dates back between the 12th and 15th centuries. Named for St. Trophime, purported to have been the first bishop of Arles in 250 AD, the church was built on the site of a 5th-century basilica dedicated to St. Stephen. One of the most striking features of the church is its exquisite Romanesque sculpture, featuring the Last Judgement adorning the church's portals. This monumental building has been the setting for significant events such as the coronation of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa by the Archbishop of Arles in 1178 and the crowning of Emperor Charles IV by the Archbishop of Arles in 1365. In 1981, the Church of St. Trophime was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list as part of the Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments group.

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