Santa Maria Maddalena, La Magdeleine Explained

Denomination:Roman Catholic
Santa Maria Maddalena
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Coordinates:45.8095°N 7.6188°W
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Country:Italy
Functional Status:Active
Archdiocese:Diocese of Aosta

Santa Maria Maddalena is a Roman Catholic church located in La Magdeleine, Aosta Valley, Italy.

History

The church was first built in 1482, when the inhabitants of Brengon and Clou decided to build a chapel dedicated to Mary Magdalene. The original structure, which was smaller than the current one, was later the subject of numerous interventions that changed its appearance over the centuries.[1]

Between 1774 and 1776, the chapel was enlarged, taking on almost its current form. In 1789, it was elevated to the status of a parish church. Until then, this role had been fulfilled by the church of Antey-Saint-André, whose parish La Magdeleine was part of.

Description

The church, located in the village of Brengon, has a single-nave plan. The main altar and the tabernacle, made of carved wood, probably date back to the late 18th century. The altar is surmounted by a large painting depicting the Virgin with the Child. Other paintings adorn the side altars.

The bell tower features a stone bearing the year 1841. To the right of it lies the old cemetery, where there is a stone cross with the inscription: "Ici reposent nos ancêtres" (in French, Here lie our ancestors).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parrocchiale di Santa Maria Maddalena . . Parrocchiale di Santa Maria Maddalena . 2021-08-01 . it .