Fontmorand
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Font |
The Font is situated at the North Eastern corner of the property, hidden in its own shady grove. Over the centuries the spring has been utilised as a convenient washing area for the household linen, you can see clearly the circular, bowl shaped structure. |
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Morand |
Benedictine Patron Saint of Wine Growers Feast Day 3 June Morand was born into a rich and aristocratic family near Worms, Germany, and was educated at Worms Cathedral School. Following his Ordaination there, he made a pilgrimage to Compostela, Spain, and entered the Benedictine Monastry at Cluny, Morand was sent to Alsace to became the counselor for Count Frederick Pferz based at St Christopher Church at Altkirch He performed many miiracles there. He became the patron saint of the wine making community because, he celebrated each Lent, having only a bunch of grapes as sustainance. |