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Juvigny-sur-Loison (55) : où histoire, patrimoine et religion s'entremêlent...

🇫🇷 Le 10 février est fêtée Scholastique, une figure méconnue du grand public mais importante pour les bénédictin(e)s puisque selon la tradition, elle était la sœur de Benoît de Nursie, le fondateur de l'ordre monastique bénédictin.

Et pourtant, savez-vous que ses reliques, tout comme celles de son frère, sont en France. Pour Benoît, il faut se rendre à St-Benoît-sur-Loire, dans le département du Loiret, à l'abbaye de Fleury.

Pour Scholastique, c'est à Juvigny-sur-Loison dans le département de la Meuse à deux pas de la frontière belge après un passage deux siècles durant dans la ville du Mans; dans la Sarthe. Le petit village meusien a également abrité un grand monastère bénédictin durant de nombreux siècles, il n'en reste que quelques vestiges.

Une histoire assez incroyable que vous pouvez lire en détail ici : https://nordmeusien.blogspot.com/2022/11/juvigny-sur-loison-et-sainte.html

Page Wikipédia sur Scholastique de Nursie : https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scholastique_de_Nursie

🇬🇧 Juvigny-sur-Loison : where history, heritage and religion get together...

🇬🇧 On February, 10, Scholastica is celebrated by the benedictine monks and nuns. She was, following the tradition, the sister of Benedict of Nursia, the grounder of the Benedictine order.

Do you know that the relics of both Benedict and Scholastica are in France? For Benedict, you'll have to go to the Abbey of Fleury in Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire (Loiret) and for Scholastica, the relics are in the church of the village of Juvigny-sur-Loison (Meuse) after having stayed for two centuries in Le Mans (Sarthe). The small village in the Department of La Meuse, located near the Belgian border, was the place of a big monastery in the past.

An incredible story that can be read (in French) here : https://nordmeusien.blogspot.com/2022/11/juvigny-sur-loison-et-sainte.html

More about Scholastica can be found on Wikipedia : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scholastica

#patrimoine #eglises #chruch #heritage #Abbey #Abbayes #Histoire #History

L'église paroissiale Saint-Denis à Juvigny-sur-Loison, en pierre jaunes de Lorraine et à droite, l'obligatoire monument aux morts de la grande guerre et un mur en pierres.

The Saint-Denis parish church in Juvigny-sur-Loison, in yellow Lorraine stone and on the right, the obligatory monument to the dead of the Great War and a stone wall.

Intérieur de l'église Saint-Denis de Juvigny-sur-Loison avec au centre de l'image, l'autel et le retable.

Interior of the Saint-Denis church in Juvigny-sur-Loison with the altar and altarpiece in the center of the image.

Plan et vue de l'ancienne abbaye bénédictine de Juvigny-sur-Loison (ancienne gravure).
Plan and view of the old Benedictine abbey of Juvigny-sur-Loison (old engraving).

Le maître-autel qui abrite la châsse de Scholastique surmonté d'une copie d'un tableau représentant Anne d'Autriche et ses enfants (dont le futur Louis XIV) remerciant Benoît et Scholastique de Nursie.

The high altar which houses the shrine of Scholastica surmounted by a copy of a painting representing Anne of Austria and her children (including the future Louis XIV) thanking Benedict and Scholastica of Nursia.

Abbey interior, looking W., Tintern, England between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of the British Isles England Torquay

#England #TinternAbbey #Abbey #Gothic #photography #historicalPhotos #photochrom

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002708167/

The image portrays an opulent and grandiose abbey interior, specifically Tintern Abbey in England. It features a long nave or central part of the building with intricately designed stone arches that reach towards a vaulted ceiling at both ends. The walls on either side are also adorned with large windows filled with intricate tracery, allowing ample light to flood into the space and illuminate green mossy floors below. Overgrown ivy clings onto parts of the ruins, adding an element of nature reclaiming human-made structures over time.

The Abbey's architecture is reminiscent of medieval Gothic style known for its height, pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, although those are absent in this ruinous depiction. The sunlight casts warm hues on the stone surfaces, highlighting textures like moss growths and weathered stonework details. The composition exudes a sense of historical reverence and suggests that Tintern Abbey was once an imposing structure with significant spiritual or communal importance.

There's no visible activity within the abbey; it is deserted except for what appears to be ruins left behind by time, suggesting the building has seen better days but still retains much of its former grandeur. The absence of people may also emphasize solitude and reflection in this historic site.

Maria Laach (1/3)

🇫🇷 Ce fut une belle journée sur le site de Maria Laach (DE). Le grand lac, calme en apparence est en fait un cratère de volcan à peine endormi! L'imposante église abbatiale sous le soleil et juste avant de repartir sous un ciel menaçant donnant une note presqu'irréelle au lieu. Il n'y a pas trop de monde en cette saison et cela renforce la sérénité des lieux.

🇬🇧 It was a very nice day out in Maria Laach (DE). The large lake, apparently calm, is in fact a barely dormant volcano crater! The imposing abbey church under the sun and just before leaving under a threatening sky giving an almost unreal note to the place. There are not too many people in this time of year and this reinforces the serenity of the place.

#landscape #paysage #landscapephotography #photographiePaysage #eglises #churches #abbey #abbaye #patrimoine #heritage #architecture #architecturephotography #dayOut #excursionSansAuto

La végétation forme comme des chenaux sur le grand lac du Maria Laach. Le lac est entouré de massifs boisés. Le ciel bleu azur d'hiver se reflète sur le lac.

The vegetation forms channels on the large Maria Laach lake. The lake is surrounded by wooded areas. The azure winter blue sky is reflected on the lake.

L'église abbatiale vue depuis le chemin qui permet aux visiteurs de l'atteindre. Elle est partiellement cachée par un muret. L'église est composée de trois tours à l'avant et de trois tours à l'arrière. A droite, on peut voir la porterie du cloître, accès pour les hôtes qui viennent séjourner à l'abbaye.

The abbey church seen from the path which allows visitors to reach it. It is partially hidden by a low wall. The church is made up of three towers at the front and three towers at the rear. On the right, you can see the cloister gatehouse, access for guests who come to stay at the abbey.

L'église abbatiale et son architecture complexe vue depuis le parvis.

The abbey church and its complex architecture seen from the square.

Vue sur l'abbaye et son église depuis la route qui longe le site. Le ciel bien dégagé a laissé la place à des nuages menaçants donnant un aspect quasi irréel au lieu.

View of the abbey and its church from the road which runs along the site. The clear sky gave way to threatening clouds giving an almost unreal appearance to the place.

Today's Flickr photo with the most hits: window in the west front of Shrewsbury Abbey.

#shrewsbury #cadfael #abbey #StainedGlass

stained glass window in Shrewsbury Abbey

Window front in the ruins of Tintern Abbey

June 2012

#TinternAbbey #AbatyTyndyrn #Tintern #Wales #Cymru #Monmouthshire #SirFynwy #RiverWye #AfonGwy #Abbey #Gothic #Wall #Window #Ruins #FensterFreitag #Abtei #Gotik #Mauer #Fenster #Ruine

The image depicts the ruins of an ancient stone structure, likely part of a historic abbey or church. The focal point is a row of tall, arched windows that are missing their glass and some of their stonework, leaving only the arched frames standing. The arches are constructed from weathered stone, showing signs of age and erosion.
Through the empty arches, a lush, green forest is visible, providing a stark contrast between the decaying man-made structure and the vibrant natural landscape beyond. The ground within the ruins is strewn with rubble and broken stones, further emphasizing the passage of time and the state of disrepair. The overall scene evokes a sense of history, mystery, and the enduring beauty of ancient architecture amidst nature.

Window in a dark hallway at Buckland Abbey

June 2012

#BucklandAbbey #England #Devon #UG #GB #NationalTrust #FrancisDrake #Abbey #Window #Abtei #Fenster #FensterFreitag

The image shows the interior view of a Gothic-style window inside a historic building, likely a church or chapel. The window is tall and arched, divided into three sections by stone mullions. Each section is filled with small, diamond-shaped panes of glass set in a lattice pattern, typical of Gothic architecture.
Through the window, a lush, green outdoor scene is visible, suggesting a garden or natural landscape outside. The light streaming in from outside illuminates the window, creating a contrast between the dark interior and the bright exterior.
Inside, the walls are made of stone, and the floor appears to be covered with a simple, neutral-colored carpet runner. Wooden railings or pews are partially visible on either side of the window, adding to the historic and serene atmosphere of the space. The overall scene evokes a sense of tranquility and timelessness.

Heisterbach Abbey, Germany

I visit the ruins of 12th century Haughmond Abbey in Shropshire, England. I look around and talk a little bit about the place.

https://youtu.be/SmbTnXjS_JQ

#history #shropshire #england #english #englishhistory #video #getoutside #getoutdoors #abbey #ghosts #haunted #albion #youtube #explore

The thumbnail for my video from Haughmond Abbey.

Ruins of Alvastra Abbey, Sweden

Christ without cross
Paulus Abbey in Oosterhout, seat of Chemin Neuf Netherlands

#dailypicture #silentsunday #oosterhout #abbey #monastery #cheminneuf #christian #catholic #christ #jesus #photography

A statue of Christ hangs against a brick wall in the position of the crucified, but the cross itself is missing. At the bottom a vase with flowers. The statue is made from sand stone.

Today's Flickr photo with the most hits: the dormitory of the Cistercian abbey of Senanque (note the earthquake damage to vault and curtain wall).

#cistercian #abbey #Senanque #dorter #dormitory #france #Gordes

Abbey doorway, Glastonbury
#photography #Glastonbury #Abbey #doorway

NEW! Loarre Castle, Huesca, Aragon, Spain. December 2025. Ref-12078
https://www.denisolivier.com/photography/loarre-castle-huesca-aragon-spain/en/12078
#architecture #ilfordhp5 #heiland #loarre #aragon #history #myst #clouds #fortification #hp5 #adoxxt3 #fortress #abbey #castle #fog

NEW! The Watcher, Santa Cruz De La Serós, Spain. December 2025. Ref-12077
https://www.denisolivier.com/photography/the-watcher-santa-cruz-de-la-seros-spain/en/12077
#tree #huesca #monastery #stone #ilfordhp5 #aragon #overhang #cliff #sanjuandelapena #rock #heiland #abbey #adoxxt3 #moutain #hp5

It won't be long now...
The Glastonbury Abbey Magnolia, in bloom.
#photography #magnolia #Glastonbury #abbey

A magnolia tree, in bloom, before a stone wall, with an ecclesiastical building beyond.

#Snow overr #abbey

Abbey, Glastonbury, England between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of the British Isles England Glastonbury

#Abbey #Glastonbury #England #GlastonburyAbbey #Gothic #Romanesque #photography #historicalPhotos #photochrom

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002696762/

The image shows a pair of ruins from an old abbey. They are likely part of Glastonbury Abbey, as indicated by the text in the lower left corner and confirmed by external sources. These structures have Gothic architectural features such as pointed arches and ribbed vaults within their remaining walls.

Two large pillars stand prominently on either side with intricate stonework including capitals that suggest a Romanesque influence alongside elements of later medieval architecture like the pointed archways, which are indicative of Gothic style. Between these two columns is an open area where green grass covers the ground and trees encircle them, hinting at their historical significance preserved amidst nature.

There's no visible sky in this photo; instead, a soft gradient from pale to lighter hues suggests either dawn or dusk light conditions. Sheep graze peacefully on the lawn within sight of these ruins adding life to an otherwise somber scene of decay and abandonment.

In the foreground lies what appears to be remnants of stone blocks organized neatly into piles which could have once been part of building materials, possibly for repair work that has not yet commenced or perhaps they were simply left behind by earlier renovation efforts. The presence of these stones gives a sense of ongoing human interaction with this historical site.

We went for a drive in Scotland today and saw Lincluden Collegiate Church and Lochmaben Castle. It was very cold.

#NewYearsDay #Scotland #Abbey #Castle

Me, my youngest, my middle one and Ric in front of a gothic ruin with pointed arched openings

The ruins of Lincluden Collegiate Church taken from quite far back. Two of my grown up children are standing in front of the masonry but they're a bit hard to see because they're small and far away.

The ruins of Lochmaben Castle with the sun peeking through a gap between two of the walls

I visit the ruined remains of 12th Century Lilleshall Abbey in Shropshire. I walk around and talk a little about the history and the ghostly Black Monks of this fascinating haunted historic religious site.

https://youtu.be/MxZCtq26fis

#history #shropshire
#england #english #englishhistory
#video #getoutside #getoutdoors
#abbey #ghosts #haunted #albion #youtube #explore

On a basalt cone in the middle of Siegburg, the Michaelsberg, Lorraine palatine counts built a castle around 800, on which the Archbishop of Cologne, Anno II, founded a Benedictine abbey in 1064, which existed until 1803. In the following years, the abbey was used for various purposes. The abbey church is still in use today.
The abbey still has a castle-like appearance.
The oldest part is the gatehouse.
(December 2025)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
#Burgen, #castles, #Abtei, #abbey, #Benediktiner, #Michaelsberg, #Siegburg, #Rhein_Sieg_Kreis

#abbey

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