Tonsure of Saint Francis of Sales 20 septembre 1578 (≈ 1578)
Celebrated by Bishop Gallois de Regard at 11.
4 septembre 1582
Death of Bishop Gallois de Regard
Death of Bishop Gallois de Regard 4 septembre 1582 (≈ 1582)
He was buried in the church after his death.
1991
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 1991 (≈ 1991)
Official protection of the building.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Ranked MH
Key figures
Saint François de Sales - Major religious figure
Receive the tone in this church.
Mgr Gallois de Regard - Bishop and benefactor
Celebrated the tone and was buried there.
Origin and history
Saint-Étienne Church is a religious building located in the commune of Clermont, Haute-Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is known for its architecture and its role in local history, especially in connection with major religious figures. Classified as a historical monument in 1991, it bears witness to a rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
One of the highlights of this church is the clerical tone of Saint Francis de Sales, then 11 years old, celebrated on September 20, 1578 by Bishop Gallois de Regard, originally from Clermont. The latter, who had built his castle in the commune, was also buried there after his death in Annecy on 4 September 1582. These elements underscore the historical and religious significance of the site.
The Saint-Étienne church is part of a regional context where religious buildings played a central role in community life. In Haute-Savoie, these places were often centres for gathering, praying and transmitting traditions. Their preservation, like that of this church, allows us to understand the evolution of religious and social practices throughout the centuries.
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