Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Celles-sur-Ource dans l'Aube

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Origin and history

The Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Celles-sur-Ource is a religious building located in the Aube department, in the Grand Est region. Built in the 16th century on a Latin cross plan, it is distinguished by its five-sided apse, transepts with a span and vault. The collaterals, later added, date from the seventeenth century, illustrating a progressive architectural evolution.

The church was historically a branch of Merrey, itself attached to the dean of Bar-sur-Seine. This status reflects its integration into a structured local religious organization, typical of the rural parishes of the time. Dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, it embodies the Christian heritage of the region, marked by Gothic and classical influences.

Available sources, including Henri d'Arbois de Jubainville and Lucien Morel-Payen, mention its archaeological and historical importance. These references highlight its role in the cultural and religious landscape of the Dawn, although details of its construction or sponsors remain rare in accessible documents.

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