The association Les Amis de l’église Saint-Quentin has been working hard since its creation in 2023. The aim of the members is to contribute to the essential restoration of the interior of the place of worship.
For this new school year, the association self-published a book written by Françoise Robin, its president, based on her research and studies carried out in particular in diocesan, departmental, municipal archives and on the internet. In addition to the position of president of the association, the latter is an associate professor and doctor in medieval literature.
A fourth book in preparation
The association has already published booklets on the history of the church: the parish register of the commune – volume 1 – transcription from 1863 to 1878 with the names of families who donated to the church, and an investigation by Mgr Parisis with transcription of the information requested on the parish by Abbé Cousin in 1861.
Directories of the statues of the sculptor Georges Bernardi and the stained glass windows of the church have been produced. Another booklet is in preparation, this time by Francis Docquoy, former mayor of the commune, which will be called: “You tell me your story” based on the words of a young boy from the village.
The book that has just been published is entitled “Saint-Quentin de Wirwignes, a dream story”. It presents on 100 pages, 34 color illustrations including 9 full-page, both the history of the church by highlighting two priests, Abbot Baheux, and the church furniture in its entirety.
Profits from sales go towards catering
The profits from the sale (15 euros per book) will be paid in full into the association’s account intended for the restoration of the place of worship. Currently, it is available on request from the association by writing to [email protected].
