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Origin and history

La Croix hosannière de Valdivienne is a cross of a cemetery located in the Vienne department, in the commune of Valdivienne. This type of monument, often associated with local religious traditions, served as a gathering point for processions, especially during Palm Festival. The hosanern name comes from Hebrew hosanna, the first word of a hymn sung that day.

According to available sources, the cross was listed as historical monuments on 8 October 1986. It is located in the communal cemetery, at approximately 9 Rue de la Cousue. This monument reflects the religious and community practices of the villages of the region, where processions and collective songs played a central role in social and spiritual life.

The cross is the property of the municipality of Valdivienne. Although its exact origin is not specified in the sources, its inscription as a historic monument underscores its heritage importance. The available data do not mention its architect or date of construction, but its traditional use is clearly documented.

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