The old church, recognizable by what remains of its bell tower and its circular apse, which once constituted the choir, now serves as a chapel for the Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales.
In 1953, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Institute, two stained glass windows by Yoki were installed there, displaying a happy harmony of colors. They celebrate the role of Mary in the mystery of Redemption. The one on the left - to be read from top to bottom - up to the birth of the Savior; the one on the right - to be viewed from bottom to top - from the death of Jesus to the coronation of the Virgin in heaven.
In 1986, stained glass windows were installed in the choir. A fresco dating back to 1783, a work by Gottfried Locher, was discovered in 1999 and restored in 2000.
This fresco, presented in the form of a medallion, depicts the Last Supper.
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Unité pastorale St-Denis-Veveyse, Chemin de l’Eglise 27, 1618, Châtel-St-Denis
Chemin de l'Eglise 21
1618 Châtel-St-Denis
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Reference works: Châtel St Denis, yesterday and today by Mr. Albert Genoud - Bishop Waeber - Churches and Chapels of the Canton of Fribourg - Old Photos: Canon Louis Philipona, St Denis - Villard Institute around 1910 (private collection)
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