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The Church of Saint John of Rayssac is a Catholic building located in Albi, Tarn department, Occitanie region. Built between December 1968 and February 1971, it is part of the new Rayssac subdivision, designed by architects Henri Avizou and Philippe Dubois. Its modern architecture combines a brick structure with banded concrete elements, with flat roofing and altuglass stained glass windows signed by sculptor Albert Ayme. The building is distinguished by its unique nave of rectangular plan, animated by spaces such as baptismal fonts and confessionals.

The church is located on a full ground with an elevated ground floor and a semi-entered basement housing parish halls. It was listed as historic monuments on July 7, 2005, recognizing its heritage value despite its recent construction. The entire plot and building are protected. Owned by the diocesan association, it is part of the contemporary religious architectural landscape of the region.

Architects Henri Avizou and Philippe Dubois designed this parish centre in a sober and functional style, reflecting the architectural trends of the 1960s and 1970s. The materials used, such as brick and concrete, as well as Albert Ayme's stained glass windows, illustrate a modern approach to sacred art. The church remains a testimony of the evolution of religious architecture in the twentieth century, marking a break with traditional styles while maintaining its spiritual and community vocation.

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