Parish of Par

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The Parish of Par is situated in the County of Cornwall, in South-West England.  It is part of the Diocese of Truro within the Church of England.

The parish was formed in 1849 out of the parishes of Tywardreath (1347) and St. Blazey (1445).   Links are maintained with both parishes, but most especially with St. Blazey Parish, which with the Parish of Par forms a group ministry.

The parish church is dedicated to The Blessed Virgin Mary and is situated on the A390 Liskeard - St. Austell road, approximately 2 miles east of St. Austell.  (o/s : SX058537)

Printed by kind permission of the Western Morning News

St. Mary's Church, Biscovey, Par.

 

There is also a Mission Church within the parish, dedicated to the Good Shepherd (1896), which is located on Par Green. A3082 Fowey - St. Austell Road, on the one way system opposite the Post Office. (o/s SX077537)

The Church of the Good Shepherd, Sanctuary.

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