First mention of the parish 1311 (≈ 1311)
Link with Viuz-Faverges Priory
1842
Reconstruction of the church
Reconstruction of the church 1842 (≈ 1842)
On the plans of Camille Ruphy
2015
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 2015 (≈ 2015)
Protection of national heritage
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Ranked MH
Key figures
Ferréol de Vienne - Holy patron
Probable dedication of the church
Ferréol de Besançon - Holy martyr
Other possible dedication of the church
Camille Ruphy - Architect
Author of the 1842 plans
Origin and history
Saint-Ferréol Church, located in the Haute-Savoie department, is a Catholic building in the neo-classical Sardinian style. It is dedicated to Saint Ferréol of Vienna, although his patronage may also be linked to Ferréol de Besançon, martyr around 212. The parish was first mentioned in 1311, and the present church was rebuilt in 1842 on the plans of architect Camille Ruphy.
The first mention of the parish dates back to 1311, linked to the priory of Viuz-Faverges. The present church, built in 1842, replaces an older building. It has been listed as historical monuments since 2015. Its neo-classical Sardinian architecture is marked by murals depicting the sacraments and retables of the same period.
The interior of the church houses murals depicting six of the seven sacraments, as well as a 16th century painting depicting Saint Sebastian and Saint Roch surrounding the crucified Christ. The characters of the murals are inspired by the inhabitants of the village. The building also has trompe l'oeil, two neo-classical altarpieces and a painted cross path. The roof was completely slated in 1995.
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