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Church of Saint Flamine and Saint Julien

Davayat Fermé
© Church of Saint Flamine and Saint Julien - OTC
  • © Church of Saint Flamine and Saint Julien - OTC
  • © Church of Saint Flamine and Saint Julien - OTC

This church is dedicated to 2 martyrs, Saint Julien and Sainte Flamine. Saint Julien was a roman soldier executed at Brioude after his conversion to Christianity, the alter table is devoted to him. Saint Flamine was a young girl who was decapitated by Roman soldiers.

Description

Saint Flamina is said to have been decapitated on the stone next to the church. Roman soldiers are said to have thrown his head into a temple well. The church today houses this well. The water from the latter is said to be miraculous: it would cure vision problems.

Heritage sheet, Collection Trésors des Combrailles n°6, on sale in the Combrailles Tourist Offices.
Opening of the church on request only from the town hall.

Tarifs

Free access.

Période d'ouverture

Closed temporarily.

Langues parlées

  • French

Localisation

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Non

Church of Saint Flamine and Saint Julien
  • listed
36, Rue de l'Église 63200 Davayat