Église Saint-Milliau, Plonévez-Porzay

Name: Église Saint-Milliau
Address: Plonévez-Porzay, France

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The parish church of Saint-Milliau is located in Plonévez-Porzay.

The original parish church no longer exists. It was dedicated to Saint Stephen before being dedicated to Saint Milliau. It was a church like those of Kerlaz and Ploéven.

The lightning struck its bell tower twice: the first time on May 9, 1802 and the second time on December 26, 1805 at 8:00 p.m. the day of the pardon of Saint-Etienne.

The pardon of the parish was celebrated before the French Revolution on October 2nd, the day of Saint-Milliau which was not celebrated. Since 1833 this saint is celebrated on the second Sunday of August.

The present parish church was built in 1867-1868 and its bell tower in 1873. Jules Boyer, from Châteaulin drew up the plans.

Saint-Milliau church : exterior views Saint-Milliau church : interior views

Coordinates: 48°7'30"N, 4°13'10"W

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