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St Pol-de-Leon, Finistere, Brittany, France - St Pols Bell
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St Pol-de-Leon, Finistere, Brittany, France - St Pols Bell
St Pol-de-Leon, Finistere, Brittany, France - St Pol (Paul Aurelian or Paulinus Aurelianus) of Brittanys Bell, which miraculously appeared in the mouth of a fish after he had defeated a dragon which had been terrorising the populace on the Isle of Ouessant and the Isle of Batz, where he had landed having left Wales (and then Cornwall) seeking the life of a hermit in Brittany. Date: circa 1910s
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Appeared Aurelian Bell Brittany Celtic Department Finistere Isle Leon Miracle Miraculously Paulinus Unusual Aurelianus Aurelien Ouessant
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St Pol-de-Leon, Finistere, Brittany, France: A Timeless Tale of Miracle and Faith This photograph print transports us back in time to the enchanting coastal town of St Pol-de-Leon in Brittany, France. The image features the intriguing St Pol's Bell, a historical artifact steeped in legend and miraculous lore. According to the Celtic legend, St Pol, also known as Paul Aurelian, Paulinus Aurelianus, or St Paul, was a hermit who arrived in Brittany from Wales (and then Cornwall) in the 6th century, seeking solitude and peace. Upon landing on the Isle of Ouessant and the Isle of Batz, he was confronted by a terrifying dragon that had been wreaking havoc on the local populace. With unwavering faith and courage, St Pol defeated the dragon, but not without a price. The story goes that the dragon's head was cast into the sea, and from its jaws miraculously emerged St Pol's Bell. The unusual design of the bell, with its fish-like head, is said to be a testament to this extraordinary event. The bell, which is now housed in the Church of St Pol-de-Leon, has become a symbol of the town's rich history and the enduring power of faith. This photograph print, captured in the 1910s, offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to marvel at the beauty and mystery of St Pol's Bell and the captivating tale it represents. The image invites us to ponder the power of legends and the enduring faith that has kept the story of St Pol alive for generations.
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