Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher

The church of Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher dates back to the 11^th (crypt and chancel) and 12^thcenturies (nave and gate tower).

MURAL PAINTINGS OF THE CRYPT

1) Right hand sideChapel:

Legend of Saint Giles (12^th century)

Gilles was the first disciple of Saint Francis of Assisi. He was a military hero. Near the turn of the thirteenth century he traveled to the solitary home of Saint Francis and begged to be admitted into his society. Saint Francis wholeheartedly consented, but requested from him one thing, obedience. Gilles agreed joyfully, but on that same day was put to the test. As he and Francis journeyed on the road, they encountered a beggar. Saint Francis asked Gilles to give the unfortunate man his cloak and Gilles instantly obeyed. To his surprise, however, when the beggar wrapped the cloak around his shoulders, he rose upwards to the clouds, then vanished from sight.

The lesson he learned was: "When you give to My poor, you give to Me."

2) Central Apse:

Christ in majesty be ween Saint Peter and Saint James. (12^th century).

The cripples, at the feet of the saints may be connected to Saint Giles as he is the patron of criples.

3) Pieta (15^thcentury):

4) - Left hand side, Virgin and Child (14th century): — 4) - Left hand side, Virgin and Child (14^th century):

5) - Last Judgment (14th century): — 5) - Last Judgment (14^th century):

6) - Back of the crypt: Crucifixion ( - 14thcentury): — 6) - Back of the crypt: Crucifixion ( - 14^thcentury):

Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher

MURAL PAINTINGS OF THE CRYPT

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