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Bishop Denis Moutel blesses statue of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux at Vallée des Saints
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Bishop Denis Moutel, bishop of Saint-Brieuc and Tréguier, is scheduled to bless a new statue of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux at the Vallée des Saints on October 31, 2026. The blessing will follow a Mass held in honor of the saint at the Saint-Gildas chapel. Father Emmanuel Schwab, rector of the sanctuary in Lisieux, will attend the celebration.
The statue of Saint Thérèse was created by sculptor Bilal Hassan. The event is part of the annual Fête des Saints, which includes the inauguration of twelve other statues sculpted in 2026.
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- Official sourceBénédiction de la statue de sainte Thérèse de Lisieux à la Vallée des Saints
Diocese of Saint-Brieuc · L'Église Catholique en Côtes d'Armor
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