Church of Saint Florence of Paron dans l'Yonne

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Origin and history

The Church of St.Florence, located in Paron in the Yonne, depends on the Archdiocese of Sens and is dedicated to St.Florence, with St.Bold, hermit of the seventh century, as secondary patron. Former chapel of the medieval castle of Paron, it was given to the parish in 1750 by the local lord. The choir and sanctuary date from the 13th century, while the nave, built in 1751, follows the plans of the architect Adenis. The bedside, with three apses, and the slate bellet are characteristic of the eighteenth century.

Two bells, Antoinette and Rochette, were installed in 1791, replacing a damaged bell. They come respectively from the parishes of Saint-Pregts and Saint-Pierre-le-Rond de Sens. The church preserves remains of 16th century stained glass (1556), illustrating the Creation of Eve and Saint Bond. The foothills, dating from the 14th century, and the 18th century woodwork complete its architectural heritage.

A cross of 1532, formerly located near the monastery of Saint Médard founded around 650 by Archbishop Arnulphe de Sens, marks a historic place of prayer. This monastery, destroyed by the Normans in the ninth century, was a procession point for the cathedral chapter of Sens. Each year, during the Rogations, a stop was made for a prayer dedicated to Saint Médard, rewarded with an offering to the preschant.

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