Construction of church 1968-1971 (≈ 1970)
Editing by Avizou and Dubois
7 juillet 2005
Registration historical monument
Registration historical monument 7 juillet 2005 (≈ 2005)
Official heritage recognition
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
J. Henry Avizou - Architect
Co-conceptor of the religious building
Philippe Dubois - Architect
Co-conceptor of the modern church
Origin and history
The Church of Saint John of Rayssac is a Catholic religious building located in the city of Albi, France. It is distinguished by its contemporary architecture, the result of a recent construction in the history of local religious monuments. The building was designed to meet the spiritual and community needs of a population undergoing urban and social change after the Thirty Glories.
The church was erected between 1968 and 1971 according to the plans of architects J. Henry Avizou and Philippe Dubois. This project is part of a period of architectural renewal for places of worship, marking a break with traditional styles. His inscription as a historic monument on 7 July 2005 is a testament to his heritage value, despite his relative youth compared to other religious buildings.
Located in the Tarn department in the Occitan region, this church illustrates the adaptation of religious heritage to the societal changes of the twentieth century. It is integrated into an urban landscape where architectural modernism borders older monuments, reflecting Albi's historical and cultural diversity. Its inclusion in the list of historical monuments of the Tarn underlines its importance in the local and regional heritage.
