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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Fiacre, located in the municipality of the same name in Brittany, is a religious building whose southern portal dates back to the 15th century. This gate, covered with a wooden vault with carved and painted sandstones and blocks, is a remarkable example of Breton religious architecture of that time. The whole, including the adjacent ossuary, bears witness to the importance of places of worship and burial in medieval villages.

The church's southern gate and ossuary were classified as historical monuments by order of 17 July 1915. This classification highlights the heritage value of these elements, which illustrate both local crafts and funeral practices of the time. The wooden vault, with its painted decorations, is a rare vestige of this type of structure in the region.

Saint-Fiacre, like many Breton villages in the 15th century, was organized around its parish church, which served as a gathering place for religious services and community events. Ossuaries, often associated with churches, played a key role in the management of burials, reflecting local beliefs and traditions related to the death and commemoration of the deceased.

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