La chapelle Saint Philippe - Mirabeau (04), Paca, France
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N 44° 03.009 E 006° 04.935
32T E 266265 N 4881582
La chapelle Saint Philippe de Mirabeau (04)
Waymark Code: WMW37P
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 07/04/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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FR La cime des Usclats domine la partie terminale de vallée de la Bléone qui arrose la préfecture de Digne. Ce sommet portait autrefois un premier village dont il ne reste que de rares vestiges, plus une chapelle ancestrale maintenue en parfait état : la chapelle Saint-Philippe, ancienne église paroissiale.

Sa construction remonte au XIème siècle, au temps où le village était installé sur la colline Saint-Philippe. Du bâtiment original il ne reste que l'arc triomphal et l'abside en cul-de four. Il fut endommagé lors des guerres de religion, mais fut reconstruit et à nouveau béni en 1721 par le curé Michel Alphand. Dès lors des pélerinages furent organisés tous les 1er mai et 6 octobre. Une "fête du roi" y fut même instituée sous le règne de Louis-Philippe. En 1838, une subvention fut même demandée au monarque pour financer les réparations de la chapelle, en échange des prières des habitants ! Ceux-ci obtinrent satisfaction en recevant de l'Etat une aide de 150 francs qui leur permit d'accomplir les travaux nécessaires.

Régulièrement entretenue, la chapelle a bénéficié d'une restauration de son clocher en 1991 et de celle de la totalité de sa toiture en 2007. Aujourd'hui, chaque 1er mai le buste de l'apôtre Philippe est porté en procession jusqu'au sanctuaire où est célébrée une messe.
EN The summit of Usclats dominates the terminal part of valley of the Bléone which waters the prefecture of Digne. This summit once had a first village, of which there are only a few remains, plus an ancestral chapel kept in perfect condition: the Saint-Philippe chapel, an old parish church.

Its construction dates back to the 11th century, when the village was located on the hill of Saint-Philippe. Of the original building there remains only the triumphal arch and the apse in the cul-de-four. It was damaged during the wars of religion, but was rebuilt and again blessed in 1721 by the parish priest Michel Alphand. From then on pilgrimages were organized every May 1st and October 6th. A "feast of the king" was even instituted there during the reign of Louis-Philippe. In 1838, a subsidy was even asked to the monarch to finance the repairs of the chapel, in exchange for the prayers of the inhabitants! The latter obtained satisfaction by receiving from the State an aid of 150 francs, which enabled them to carry out the necessary work.

The chapel was regularly maintained and restored to its bell tower in 1991 and to the entire roof in 2007. Today, every May 1st, the bust of the Apostle Philippe is worn In procession to the sanctuary where a Mass is celebrated.
Type of Church: Chapel

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Diocese: Digne les Bains

Address/Location:
Colline St Philippe
Mirabeau, France
04510

Date of organization: Not listed

Date of building construction: Not listed

Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

Relvant Web Site: Not listed
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