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The church Saint-Léonard de Senon is a religious building located in the heart of the village of Senon, in the department of Meuse, in the Grand Est region. It depends on the parish of Saint-Michel in Val-d-Orne and the diocese of Verdun. His term pays tribute to Saint Leonard, abbot and patron of his founder, Léonard Waltrin, a native of the village.

The present church was rebuilt in 1536 at the initiative of Leonard Waltrin, canon of Verdun and archdeacon of Metz. It suffered partial damage during the two world wars, including its structure and stained glass windows. These destructions have led to reconstructions incorporating modern elements, such as a reinforced concrete frame.

Ranked a historical monument by decree of 16 October 1906, the church blends various architectural styles: Gothic, Renaissance and modern. Among its remarkable furnishings are a commemorative plaque of 1541 dedicated to Leonard Waltrin and a 16th century altarpiece representing the Last Supper, a vestige of the primitive altar.

The stained glass windows, dated from the 20th century, as well as the elements rebuilt after the wars, illustrate the successive adaptations of the building. The church remains a symbol of the religious and historical heritage of the Meuse, marked by conflicts and reconstructions.

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