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Origin and history

The church Saint-Théodulphe de Trigny, located in the Marne department in the Grand Est region, is a Gothic-style religious building. Its bell tower, dating back to the 12th century, has geminied bays in the middle of the cintre, characteristic of Romanesque architecture. The nave, flanked by two collaterals, was shortened in 1880 to reconstruct the western portal, while the flamboyant Gothic choir dates back to the late 15th or early 16th century.

The church's oldest stained glass windows date back to the 19th century, including one dedicated to Theodulf d'Orléans illustrating four scenes of his life. This saint, bishop of Orléans in the ninth century, is a major figure associated with the building. The furniture includes notable works, such as three paintings by Nicolas Perseval (18th century), a statue of Saint Joseph (18th century), and a 16th century painted wooden tomb.

The current bells, named Louise and Émilie, were melted in 1816 by A. Antoine and F. Loiseau to replace three earlier bells. These sound and artistic elements bear witness to the historical and cultural evolution of the church, marked by restorations and additions over the centuries.

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