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Church of Saint-Appolonia of Ginouillac dans le Lot

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Church of Saint-Appolonia of Ginouillac

    856 Chemin de Ginouillac
    46320 Espédaillac

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
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Origin and history

The church of Sainte-Appolonie de Ginouillac is a religious monument located in the municipality of Espedalillac, in the Occitanie region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its date of foundation or the major stages in its history. His name, dedicated to Saint Appolonia, patron saint of dentists and dental diseases, suggests a spiritual and community vocation rooted in the local Christian tradition.

In the historical context of Occitanie, rural churches like Ginouillac played a central role in village life. They served not only as a place of worship, but also as a gathering point for the inhabitants, reflecting the social and religious organization of medieval or modern communities. The absence of precise data on this particular church limits the understanding of its architectural evolution or its specific historical importance.