Church of Saint Martin de Montreuil en Mayenne

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Origin and history

The Saint-Martin church, located in Montreuil-Poulay in the department of Mayenne, was built between 1768 and 1782 on old foundations. The arcs of the north and south windows, as well as the interior slope of the roof, result from a rearrangement to 1802. The arrow was restored in 1900, while the bell of 1809 bears the name of Juguin, a priest exiled during the Revolution. The 1906 inventory, conducted under military protection, marked a tense episode with the faithful.

The exterior architecture reveals a support dated 1780 under a window of the south facade. Inside, the altarpiece of the choir, carved by local carpenters Jean Aubin and François Richard under the direction of Guillaume Turgeot, represents the Trinity. This altarpiece, classified as historical monuments, includes a central picture of the worship of shepherds, surrounded by sculptures of the Father and the Holy Spirit. The high altar, dating from 1671, and a wrought iron balustrade of 1781 complete the whole.

Among the notable works are a polychrome terracotta statue of Saint Roch, as well as statues of Saint Martin, Saint Gilles and Saint Michael. A procession banner, illustrating the Virgin and Saint Martin sharing her coat, bears witness to the artistic richness of the building. These elements reflect the religious and cultural importance of the church in the region.

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