Church of Our Lady of the Assumption Anzy-le-Duc, France

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890
Foundation of the Anzy-le-Duc Priory by a local noble couple, Letbald and Altaric. The first prior is a prominent monk from Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe named Hugh, later known as St. Hugh of Poitiers. Thanks to Hugh's involvement with the creation of the Abb
930
St. Hugh of Poitiers dies at his priory in Anzy-le-Duc and is buried in the crypt. His relics attract many pilgrims.
1576
The tomb of St. Hugh of Poitiers at Anzy-le-Duc Church is descrated by Huguenots.
1594
Anzy-le-Duc Church is set on fire during the Wars of Religion.
1652
Lightning damages the bell tower.
1789
The priory of Anzy-le-Duc is dissolved and the church is abandoned.
1808
Four inhabitants of Anzy-le-Duc buy the abandoned priory church.
1818
The former priory church, closed in 1789, is once again in use as the village parish church dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption.
1852
Anzy-le-Duc Church is classified as a historic building.