Origin and history

The church Saint-Irénée de Chantelove is a religious monument located in the commune of Chanteperier, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. His name, dedicated to Saint Irenaeus, bishop of Lyon in the second century, suggests an ancient Christian anchor, but no specific date or event is mentioned in the current data.

In rural areas such as Chanteperier, parish churches played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, assembly and social organization. These buildings often reflected the local history and religious practices of the surrounding populations, although archives concerning this particular church remain limited.