Foundation of the Abbey 935 (≈ 935)
Created by Fulbert, Bishop of Cambrai.
XVIIIe siècle
Construction of the chapel
Construction of the chapel XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Current reconstruction period.
3 décembre 1987
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 3 décembre 1987 (≈ 1987)
Official inscription of the chapel.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Chapelle Sainte-Bertille (Box F 528) : inscription by order of 3 December 1987
Key figures
Fulbert - Bishop of Cambrai and Arras
Founder of the Abbey in 935.
Sainte Bertille - Saint venerated locally
Dedication of the chapel and abbey.
Saint Amand - Holy secondary patron
Other dedication of the original Abbey.
Origin and history
The chapel of pilgrimage Sainte-Bertille, located in Maroeuil in the Hauts-de-France, dates from the 18th century. It is associated with Saint-Amand-et-Sainte-Bertille Abbey, founded in 935 by Fulbert, bishop of Cambrai and Arras, and dedicated to Saint Amand and Saint Bertille. This monument, inscribed in the Historical Monuments in 1987, bears witness to a medieval religious heritage reinvested in modern times.
The original Augustinian abbey was a major spiritual centre of the High Middle Ages in the region. Although the present chapel is an 18th century building, it perpetuates the cult of Saint Bertille, a locally venerated figure. Its inscription as a Historical Monument in 1987 underlines its heritage importance, particularly for its architecture and its role in pilgrimages.
Today, the Sainte-Bertille chapel, owned by the commune of Maroeuil, remains an emblematic place of Pas-de-Calais. Its location, between Rue de Louez and Rue de la Source, as well as its protected status, make it a historical and cultural site, open to the public.
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