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The cross of Saint-Cyr Church in Moreac is a granite monument dating from the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. It consists of a long barrel bearing a damping with caps, on which are carved Christ on the cross, the Eternal Father and the Holy Spirit, framed by the Virgin and Saint Peter. These characters, typical of Christian iconography, are also depicted on the back. This cross, located in the bedside of the church, was inscribed as historical monuments on May 8, 1933.

The church Saint-Cyr, of Catholic denomination, is located in the village of Moreac, in the department of Morbihan, Brittany. It houses several elements classified or listed as historical monuments, including altars, altars, statues and liturgical objects, bearing witness to its rich movable heritage. The cross of the bedside, owned by the municipality, is one of the most remarkable elements of this ensemble.

The period of construction of the cross, the third quarter of the eighteenth century, corresponds to a period when religious art in Brittany remains marked by local traditions, including the use of granite for monumental sculptures. These crosses, often placed close to churches, served as both a spiritual landmark and a symbol of faith for the surrounding rural communities.

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