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Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul

Historic site and monument, Church in Bangor
  • Former Benedictine priory founded in the 7th century by monks from an abbey in Bangor who came from Celtic countries (Wales or Ireland) to evangelize and repopulate the island. A church was built in the 11th century. It is mentioned in 1520 as being dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul, considered in Christian tradition as the two pillars of the Church. It was rebuilt and enlarged in 1855 and 1879. The western porch, the pillars and arches of the original church, as well as some carved...
    Former Benedictine priory founded in the 7th century by monks from an abbey in Bangor who came from Celtic countries (Wales or Ireland) to evangelize and repopulate the island. A church was built in the 11th century. It is mentioned in 1520 as being dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul, considered in Christian tradition as the two pillars of the Church. It was rebuilt and enlarged in 1855 and 1879. The western porch, the pillars and arches of the original church, as well as some carved stones were reused. Its plan is in a Latin cross, the cladding is in schist while the roofing materials are stone and slate. Mass: Thursday at 6 p.m. Contact the parish: Priest Jean-Gabriel Moyon - 06 75 12 48 90 or by email: paroisse.belleile@gmail.com