Eglise Saint-Martin
Historic site and monument, Church
in Sannat
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Sannat?s original 12th-century church has collapsed. Some remains were transported to Chambon-sur-Voueize and the portal acquired by the USA. The present church was built in 1898. Its large steeple is embellished with a rose window. The building houses :
Two statues of holy bishops (17th century) with French MH classification
Made of painted and gilded wood. One of the bishops holds an open book in his left hand, his right index finger following the reading. The other bishop blesses with his...Sannat?s original 12th-century church has collapsed. Some remains were transported to Chambon-sur-Voueize and the portal acquired by the USA. The present church was built in 1898. Its large steeple is embellished with a rose window. The building houses :
Two statues of holy bishops (17th century) with French MH classification
Made of painted and gilded wood. One of the bishops holds an open book in his left hand, his right index finger following the reading. The other bishop blesses with his right hand and holds a crosier in his left.