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Saint-Maurice-et-Saint-François-de-Sales Church is a Catholic religious building located in the commune of Thorens-Glières, Haute-Savoie. It is dedicated to two saints: Maurice d'Agaune, captain of the Légion Thébéenne martyred in Valais, and François de Sales, emblematic figure of the Savoyard region. This place of worship is particularly notable for its historical link with François de Sales, who was baptized there.

The present church was rebuilt in 1898 and solemnly consecrated on May 15, 1901 under the double patronage of Saint Maurice and Saint Francis of Sales. This monument thus embodies spiritual and historical continuity, mixing ancient heritage (via St.Mauritius) and local memory (via St.Francis de Sales).

Although the source text does not specify other architectural details or significant events, this church is part of the religious landscape of Haute-Savoie, as evidenced by the bibliographical references and its inclusion in the lists of churches and historical monuments of the department. Its importance goes beyond the local context, since it is associated with a major figure of Catholicism, François de Sales, whose influence extends far beyond Savoy.

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