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The church Saint-Pierre de Rosey, located in the department of Saône-et-Loire in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, dates back to the thirteenth century. It is distinguished by its Romanesque nave, preserved despite the centuries, and its isolated location, close to an ancient priory occupied by Benedictine monks until the 17th century. This priory, transformed into a presbytery after the departure of the religious, bears witness to its dual role: parish and convent church, before its attachment to Saint-Désert during the French Revolution.

The building houses 18th century murals, rediscovered and restored in the 1990s by international volunteers. Among his treasures, four of the 1775s, classified as historical monuments in 1998, stand out by their decoration representing angels and the Blessed Sacrament. These artistic and liturgical elements underline its continuing cultural and religious importance.

Since 18 February 1942, the church has remained a place of active Catholic worship, depending on the diocese of Autun and the parish of Saint Vincent-des-Buis. Although its access is restricted (visits on request or by the grid in summer), it embodies a living heritage, between medieval memory and contemporary practices.

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