Pénitents Blancs Chapel

Pénitents Blancs Chapel

The chapel was built in 1668, after the founding of the brotherhood in 1625, t. The chapel is placed under the protection of the Blessed Virgin and the Holy Spirit, represented by the Dove.



The Xavier Sigalon fresco (1817)

Remarkably painted monumental fresco depicting the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. This painting is listed by the French Ministry of Culture. This semi-circular canvas depicts Christ surrounded by his disciples, the holy women, Mary Jacobaeus and Mary Salome, and the Virgin Mary. Height 4 m, length 12.20. 



The four paintings by Auguste Glaize (1846-1847)

This group of paintings retraces the cycle of the Virgin's life (The Marriage of the Virgin, Adoration of the Magi, Deploration of Christ, Dormition of the Virgin). 



Also inscribed on the choir vault are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and a reminder of the fear of the Lord: "Blessed is he who lives in the fear of God".

Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs

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40 rue de la République
30220 AIGUES-MORTES

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