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The church Sainte-Corneille-et-Saint-Cyprien is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Tennie, in the department of Sarthe, in the Pays de la Loire region. It is dedicated to two Christian martyrs, Cornelius and Cyprien, although available sources do not specify the exact origin of this dedication or the date of its construction.

The church was classified as historical monuments by order of 11 December 1912. This ranking reflects its architectural or historical significance, although details of its stylistic features or significant events related to its history are not explicitly mentioned in the sources consulted. Its precise location is indicated as being at 6 Place de l'Église, in the village of Tennie.

In the general context of the Sarthe rural churches, this type of monument played a central role in community life, serving as a place of worship, assembly and identity marker for the inhabitants. The churches in this region, often built or redesigned between the Middle Ages and the 19th century, reflect the evolution of local religious practices and architectural techniques.

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