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The cemetery cross of Luc-sur-Mer is a monumental cross erected in 1662, located in the church of Saint-Quentin, in the commune of Luc-sur-Mer, Normandy. This double-sided cross, 2.50 meters high, bears on one side Christ on the cross and on the other the Virgin Mary holding the child Jesus. It embodies a typical example of 17th century religious art, marked by a strong Christian symbolism and a commemorative function within local communities.

Classified as historical monuments since September 2, 1907, this cross has experienced several peripets. It was first restored in 2002, before being vandalized on the night of 14-15 August 2012, broken into several pieces. After a restoration in a workshop in Rouennais, she was safely placed in Saint Quentin Church in September 2015, in order to preserve this historical and religious heritage.

The cemetery crosses, like that of Luc-sur-Mer, played a central role in the life of the Norman villages of the seventeenth century. They served as a spiritual landmark and gathering place for religious ceremonies, while symbolizing divine protection over the community. Their presence in cemeteries or near churches reflected the importance of faith in daily life, as well as the close link between the Church and the inhabitants.

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