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The Saint-Lupien church of Saint-Lupien, located in the Aube department in the Grand East region, is a historical monument whose construction takes place mainly between the 13th and 16th centuries. It follows a Latin cross plan and is distinguished by a complete vault, as well as a transept span dating from the 12th century. Among its remarkable elements are a sarcophagus of the High Middle Ages, considered the tomb of Saint Lupien, and a reliquary arm of the saint, embedded in a wooden box covered with silver. The building also preserves a wall painting masked by a 16th-century badigeon and painted altarpiece. The north transept was demolished in 1810.

Until the 18th century, the church depended on the dean of Marigny and the Grand Archdiocese, before being attached to the Archpriestry of Troyes. The cure was then under the collation of the bishop, stressing its importance in the local religious organization. The church was listed in the inventory of historic monuments on May 7, 1926, recognizing its heritage value. Its history reflects the architectural and religious evolutions of the region, from the Middle Ages to the modern era.

The monument houses significant liturgical and artistic objects, such as the arm of Saint Lupien, a symbol of local devotion. The partial demolition in the 19th century (north turn in 1810) reflects the transformations that the building has undergone over the centuries. Today, the church remains a place of memory and worship, illustrating the religious and architectural heritage of the Aube and Champagne-Ardenne.

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