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Origin and history

The church of Saint-Étienne de Gilhoc-sur-Ormèze is a religious monument located in the municipality of the same name. Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, this church bears the name of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, suggesting an ancient foundation, although its exact period of construction is not documented in the available sources. Parish churches such as Gilhoc-sur-Ormèze played a central role in the lives of rural communities.

They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for social events, religious holidays and collective decisions. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, these buildings often reflect local architecture and the constructive traditions transmitted throughout the centuries.