Donation to the Abbey of Lézat Xe siècle (≈ 1050)
An act of gift mentioning the church.
XVIIe siècle
Report received by Malta
Report received by Malta XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
The Order of Malta receives income there.
1828
St. Peter and Paul Bell
St. Peter and Paul Bell 1828 (≈ 1828)
First bell installed in the bell tower.
1858
Bell Virgin Mary
Bell Virgin Mary 1858 (≈ 1858)
Second bell added to the bell tower.
1864
Reconstruction of the bell tower
Reconstruction of the bell tower 1864 (≈ 1864)
Work approved by the Prefect.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Abbaye de Lézat - Beneficiary of the grant
Received the church in the 10th century.
Ordre de Malte - Dith Perceptor
Managed revenues in the 17th century.
Préfet de la Haute-Garonne - Administrative authority
The reconstruction was approved in 1864.
Origin and history
Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul d'Artigue Church is a Catholic religious building located in the village of Artigue, in the Haute-Garonne region of Occitanie. Although its exact construction period is not specified, sources suggest an origin dating back to the tenth century. Its history is linked to the abbey of Lézat, to which it was given according to an act of gift dated from the same time.
In the 17th century, the church was subject to the Order of Malta's perception of tithe, illustrating its anchoring in local religious and economic structures. In 1864, its bell tower was completely rebuilt by the commune, with the approval of the Prefect of Haute-Garonne, marking a significant renovation phase. This bell tower now houses two bells: one dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul (1828), and the other to the Virgin Mary (1858).
The interior of the church is distinguished by a rich Christian iconography. The walls of the nave house paintings depicting the Way of the Cross, the Supper and the Holy Family, while statues such as the Sacred Heart of Jesus or Saint Germaine adorn the choir and apse. The tabernacle, on the other hand, features a representation of Christ pantocrator, emphasizing the spiritual and artistic dimension of the place.
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