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The church Saint-Ausit, officially dedicated to Sainte-Christine after having been associated with Saint-Barthélémy, is a Catholic building located in the hamlet of Croûte, on the municipality of Lasserrade (Gers). His name comes from a tomb housing the remains of a saint named Ausit, known for curing hearing disorders. This saint, whose name derives linguistically from Saint Ovide (now Ausit in Gascon, meaning "heard"), was invoked to treat earaches. The church, dated the 12th century, was classified as a historical monument in 1995 for its architecture and history.

The building seems to be linked to the ancient Tasque Abbey, founded at the end of the 11th century. Degraded during the Wars of Religion, it was restored in the seventeenth century. Its architecture preserves Romanesque elements, such as a main apse and lateral apsidioles in the middle of the hangar. The square bell tower, added in the 19th century, contrasts with the medieval structure. Inside, carved capitals represent plant, animal and religious motifs, testifying to the crafts of the time.

The sarcophagus containing the relics of Saint Ausit (or Ovide) played a central role in local devotion, attracting pilgrims suffering from hearing problems. The entrance door, in full hanger and framed with windows, as well as the protected elements (church and its floor, classified in 1995), underline its heritage importance. Today owned by the municipality of Lasserrade, the church remains a symbol of the religious and historical heritage of Gers in Occitanie.

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