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This little church is in Giverny (Monet's grave is in the churchyard). I'd never heard of this saint (aka Radegund), who was a 6th-century queen of the Franks. And I'm not sure what she did to warrant sainthood—other than leave her husband and found a monastery (and she got him to pay for it). Actually, I don't know about sainthood, but that probably deserves some kind of prize. [Linking back to inSPIREd Sunday and to Shadow Shot Sunday.] |
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Church of Sainte Radegonde
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St. Radegund may have sung this Latin hymn, as you can see from its history. First sung in 569, she would have had time enough to give it a go before her death in 587. For certain, she must have heard it.
ReplyDeleteI like the movement in the breeze of that string door curtain. And the asymmetry of the bright glow of a window on the upper right; with the touch of present day in the lights above the door. The sun-brightness in the door almost makes half a heart.
Interesting shot and POV.
ReplyDeleteVery nice shot. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. What is the purpose of the hanging strands?
ReplyDeleteDon't know. Perhaps they act like a screen door?
DeleteRadegund must have been a very special woman as not many were brave enough to leave their husbands for any reason during the 6th century! I like this shot from inside looking out.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent shot. I like also the story. The reasons for sainthood, in those times, are mysterious. II think that the hanging strands It is to keep out to flies. :))T
ReplyDeleteHis is seen at Inspire Sunday.
Have a nice day.
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Lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful door and entryway - nicely captured!
ReplyDeleteHave a Wonderful Day!
Peace :)
Such beautiful light.
ReplyDeleteReligion was so deeply different back then. Perhaps Radegonde's husband was proud of her piety?
Ah, yes. Now I remember this.
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