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Croix du Curé

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  • Location: Hamoir, Huy, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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    February 26, 2022

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    Text below from: routeyou.com/nl-be/location/view/47908955/croix-du-cure
    The Croix du Curé was founded after the death of Everard Deleau, parish priest of Xhignesse, who was received and murdered here on October 16, 1778 …
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    March 9, 2022

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    The Croix du Curé in the forest at Sy, an ancient stone cross engraved with a skull and crossbones, commemorates Everard Deleau, who served as pastor at Xhignesse until 1778. He was murdered at this point. His killers were later convicted and executed.
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    May 6, 2022

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    It is a limestone cross.
    Below, in rather heavy relief: a skull and crossed shins.
    This occis cross bears two repair seals.
    The inscription reads:

    OH YOU

    WHO WILL PRAY FOR THE

    REST OF THE SOUL OF FIRE ON

    Rnd SIRE EVERARD DELEAU

    HEALING BY XHIGNESSE, THE ICY PROFESSIONAL

    DITOIREMENT EXPECTED ATTACK AND

    KNOCK OUT ON 16 9BRE 1778

    R.I.P
    Source: generationsrurales.be/lassassinat-du-cure-de-xhignesse
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    Location: Hamoir, Huy, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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