Saint George and Sainte-Ode Collegiate Church, Romanesque collegiate church in Amay, Belgium
Saint George and Sainte-Ode Collegiate Church is a Romanesque building with three towers located in Amay and serves as a central religious structure in the town. The eastern cloister now operates as a municipal museum displaying archaeological discoveries and religious artifacts from the region.
The site has ancient origins revealed by archaeological digs that uncovered an 8th-century Merovingian sarcophagus containing remains of Saint Chrodoara beneath the church foundations in 1977. This discovery shows how the location has served as a place of religious importance since the early Middle Ages.
The church houses four large 18th-century paintings in the choir created by Jean-Baptiste Juppin and Englebert Fisen depicting scenes from Christ's life. These works reflect the artistic importance the place held for religious instruction in the community.
The museum housed in the eastern cloister offers a chance to see archaeological finds and religious objects that tell the story of the region's past. The church itself is easy to reach and centrally located in Amay, making it simple to include in a visit around town.
The shrine of Saint Ode represents 13th-century Mosan craftsmanship with its wooden core covered in copper, silver, enamel, and decorative stone panels. This elaborate reliquary demonstrates the skill of artisans from an era when such objects were created for religious devotion.
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