Saint Roch Chapel

Recently restored chapel flanked by an old beech tree dedicated to Saint Roch. The year above the door is misleading as the chapel dates back to the 19th century. It is possible that the year refers to an earlier chapel.

Saint Roch is one of the plague saints. According to legend, he was a pilgrim who stopped everywhere during his travels to care for plague sufferers and other sick people. When he fell ill himself, he withdrew into a forest for fear of infecting others. He was discovered by a neighboring nobleman because his dog kept running off with a piece of bread. Upon closer investigation, it turned out that the animal was providing Rochus with food in this way.

He is invoked against the plague, cholera, and other epidemics. He is also the patron saint of Venice. He is depicted as a pilgrim (pilgrim's cloak, hat) and almost always with a plague sore on his upper thigh. He is usually accompanied by a dog.

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