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Origin and history

The church of Saint Lubin de Voves, dedicated to the bishop of Chartres of the 6th century, is a religious building emblematic of the heritage of Eure-et-Loir. Its construction began in the 12th century for the nave, tower and bell tower, while the choir and collateral were added in the 15th century. This blend of Romanesque and Gothic architecture reflects medieval stylistic evolutions.

Several interior elements are classified as historical monuments: the 1629 cast iron bell, the altarpiece carved by Mathurin Bourgine in 1661, and the tabernacle of Jobin d'Orléans (1771). The stained glass windows, including an oculus signed by Ch. Lorin (1921) and a rosette attributed to Jean Vil. (between 1930-1940), illustrate 19th and 20th century glassmaking. These late additions testify to the cultural vitality of the parish throughout the eras.

The church now depends on the parish of Saint-Martin-en-Beauce, in the dean of Beauce. Its history is linked to that of the region, marked by agriculture and local religious traditions. The preservation of its liturgical objects and medieval structures makes it a place of memory for the community of the Vovian Villages.

The building also houses a high altar of the 18th to 19th centuries, as well as classified panelling, highlighting its central role in the spiritual and social life of the village. The presence of two other churches dedicated to Saint Lubin in Eure-et-Loir (Saint Lubin-des-Joncherets, Chassant) suggests a regional cult marked around this patron saint.

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