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The altarpiece by the altar depicts scenes from the passion with a central tableau recalling the death of Mélar at the hands of Kerioltan and other events of his life.

[4] At the top of this altarpiece there is a statue of Christ surrounded by angels and surmounted by a depiction of the Holy Father[who?].

The altarpiece dedicated to the Assumption is in the north transept and has at the centre a tableau depicting Christ's tomb surrounded by the twelve apostles with a statue of the Virgin Mary above it.

[5] The oldest statue in the church is a carving in wood of the Virgin Mary with child, which is thought to date from the 15th century.

Breton legend recounts that Melor was only seven when his uncle, Riwal, murdered his father, St Miliau or Milio.

By the time the prince was fourteen, Riwal decided that he must die and ordered his guardian, Cerialtan, to kill him.

The cult of St Melor in Brittany grew to considerable importance and there are a number of place names and dedications to him including Locmélar.