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Capucins Church

Eglise des Capucins
Grand-Rue 46-50
1680 Romont

les-capucins.ch/

Number 11 of the historical tour

As an order committed to poverty, the Capuchins built simple churches. The sanctuary that they built in Romont after their arrival in 1727 is no exception and was meticulously erected. The altars, inlaid, sculpted and decorated with paintings, are among the most stunning liturgical furnishings in the canton. The paintings depict Franciscan Saints, as do the haracters in the frescoes in the nave.

" Vigilate et orate, quia nescitis diem neque horam" : Be watchful and pray as you know neither the day nor the hour. That is the inscription on the sundial on the facade which marks the passing of time.

The Capuchins left the convent in 1979. The church currently serves as a cultural venue.

Under the altar lies the skeleton of the martyr St Donatus, originally buried in the catacombs and brought from Rome in 1755 at the
request of Père Maximilien. People would pray to St Donatus to cure eye diseases, and for protection against thunder, lightning and hail

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Office du Tourisme de Romont et sa région, Rue du Château 112, 1680, Romont
Rue du Château 112
1680 Romont

Sommer schedule : 08h - 20h

Winter schedule : 10h - 16h

 

Eglise des Capucins
Grand-Rue 46-50
1680 Romont

les-capucins.ch/

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