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This is one of my favorite cities in all of Bretagne, and glad not far from me visit often, I have written several posts on it and many on the Cathedral but found me older pictures from my cd roms ,not in my blog yet and they should be, Quimper is in dept 29 of Finistére in my lovely Bretagne, Therefore here is my take on the Cathedral Saint Corentin of Quimper, part III !!!Hope you enjoy it as I.

The Cathédrale Saint Corentin is a jewel of a monument in beautiful celtic Quimper. We love to come here and it is always grand. This is a must to visit, much revered by all ; it is a masterpiece so much impossible for me to concentrate on every detail but I give you some more and you are welcome to come. The Saint Corentin Cathedral was built on the site of previous worship place of the 9C and 11C, its construction was decided in 1239 by Bishop Radwan, the ducal chancellor of Pierre de Dreux, who came from Ile de France. Entrance is done through the West portal with its covings populated with angels, the bearer of a statue of Christ; We must go through the one who said, “I am the Door”.  You will see an infusion of stained glass windows all gorgeous amongst them the stained glass windows of the high nave north and south ,and then those of the transept arms to the north and south as well ; these are works from the 16C , representing on the knees of the Lords and Ladies of Cornouaille and standing on their side their patron saints, the Virgin, St. Anne, John the Baptist, the Apostles, Peter, Paul, John, James, Andrews to the Saints and holy ones particularly honoured in the 15C, the Archangel Michael, Catherine, Marguerite, Francis of Assisi, Christophe and some Breton Saints , especially Corentin, etc.

The altar, in the center where the eyes converge, brings together the prayers of the faithful. He recalls both by his table the Supper of the Holy Thursday and by the glorious cross associated with the death of Good Friday and the resurrection of the tomb. It is for the church Christ himself and the cult that surrounds this altar goes to his person. In front of the sanctuary, the ancient pulpit to preach, of polychrome and gilded wood, is a baroque work of 1679, , who evokes in his medallions the life ofSaint Corentin. The former master altar under a canopy at Seraphim, presented at the Universal Exposition of 1867 . The closing of the wrought Iron Choir is nice too.

A side chapel with a 15C alabaster altarpiece. A blessing Christ framed by the four virtues. On the left the temperance and prudence, on the right strength and justice.

The Chapel of Saint-Corentin. The stained glass and murals report the legend of the cathedral’s patron, his ties with King Gradlon, Guénolé and Tudy. The episode of his fish symbolizes both the multiplication of the breads and fish of the Gospel and the Ichthys (anagram of Christ) Eucharistic that invites to feed daily of his imperishable flesh. On the altar, a reliquary recalls its memory. 

The « mise au tombeau » or the Entombment of Christ constitutes the 15C, last station of the Way of the Cross popularized at the end of the Middle Ages by the Franciscans who had themselves inspired by the “mysteries of the Passion of Christ” played during the Holy Week On the cathedral forecourt, then all new. The mise au tombeau in the Cathedral Saint Corentin is found in the Chapel from the sepulcher, under the Tower of the Midi, built in 1424: You see Saint John separated from Marie – perched on a pedestal that makes it higher than the other characters , which it no longer supports; They are no longer at the center of the composition, but placed on the left. We can, in fact, regret that Sainte Marie-Madeleine is not represented with the bare head and her hair unrailed; It is not distinguished enough from the two other holy women, Marie Salomé, mother of Saint John and Saint Jacques-le-Majeur, Marie, mother of Saint Thadée and Saint Jacques-le-Minor. No doubt it is “the other Mary”, perhaps that of the anointing of Bethany, sister of Marthe and Lazarus, of eternal memory according to Jesus himself.

The official Parish Quimper on the Saint Corentin’s Cathedral :https://www.quimpersaintcorentin.com/cathedrale-st-corentin-eglises-et-chapelles/histoire/

The city of Quimper on the Cathedral: https://en.quimper.bzh/670-saint-corentin-cathedral.htm

The Quimper tourist office on the Cathedral: https://www.quimper-tourisme.bzh/en/cathedrale-saint-corentin/

 The Bretagne region tourist office on Quimper:  https://www.brittanytourism.com/destinations/the-10-destinations/quimper-cornouaille/quimper/

There you go folks, another gem in my lovely Bretagne, and gorgeous Quimper. Again, hope you have enjoy reading this latest post on the magnificent Cathedral Saint Corentin of Quimper,part III !!! as I.

And remember, happy travels ,good health, and many cheers to all !!!