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Itron Varia an Iskuit
Kermria-an-Iskuit
Chapelle de Kermria-an-Iskuit
Côtes-d'Armor
Plouha
Brittany
crusade
Bretagne
France
apostles
pardon
Henri d'Avaugour


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Plouha - Chapelle de Kermaria-an-Iskuit

Plouha - Chapelle de Kermaria-an-Iskuit
The Kermaria-an-Iskuit chapel has undergone many changes over the centuries. The construction of the oldest existing part is contributed to Henri d'Avaugour (+ 1183), count of Trégor and Goëlo, to give thanks after having returned from a crusade. In the 15th century the porch, seen here, and the transverse chapel were added.

During the 19th century the structure was in real danger, when the parish priest wanted to demolish the chapel in order to construct the "modern" village church. The population resisted this plans - and so saved the building.

Once this chapel was a place for pilgrimages, as the chapel is dedicated to the worship of "Itron Varia an Iskuit" (Saint Mary of the Healing) and following the local information, a traditional feast is still celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in September.

Inside the porch the twelve apostles guard the portal. Here are the six polychrome, wooden statues of the left side, placed under Gothic arches.

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