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The Saint-Martin de Martigny Church is a Catholic building located in the village of Martigny, now part of the commune of Grandparigny in the department of Manche, in the Normandy region. It is distinguished by its nave covered by a 16th century wooden frame, financed by the Gosselin, local lords in the Renaissance. This monument retains remarkable architectural and artistic elements, including a 1550 stained glass window depicting the Parent of the Virgin, commissioned by the Gosselin family.

The protection of the church under the title of historical monuments concerns specifically the vault in the cradle of the nave, inscribed by decree of 6 December 1939. The building also houses classified furniture, including a 16th century Virgin with the Child, a 17th century pulpit to preach, and a cross path painted in the 20th century by Abbé André Lecousy. These elements reflect the artistic and religious evolution of the region over centuries.

The church, owned by the commune, is part of a historical context marked by the patronage of local noble families, such as the Gosselins, who contributed to its beautification. The 1550 stained glass window, in particular, illustrates the links between the Church, the aristocracy and the artisans of the time, reflecting the religious beliefs and practices of the Renaissance in Normandy.

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