Discover the history of this church and its icons on a guided tour and exhibition

Name: Discover the history of this church and its icons on a guided tour and exhibition
Start: 2023-09-17T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-17T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Église Sainte-Anastasie de Russan

For the European Heritage Days, the Church of Saint Anastasia in Russan will be exceptionally open for a guided tour and an exhibition.

Sunday 17 September 2023, 10:00, 14:00Passed

Conditions

Free of charge. Free admission.

©Patrice Hurlin

For the European Heritage Days, the Church of St Anastasia in Russan will be exceptionally open for a guided tour and exhibition.
These visits will be provided by the members of the association «abside and co» and the association «EsquichoGrapaou Sainte-Anastasie».
«Abside and co» will present the restoration projects of the church and its paintings.
The exhibition will focus on the theme of the icons of Saint Anastasia which will then be presented. Plans of the church made by students of the Dhuoda high school of Nîmes will also be presented. A presentation of painting techniques on false marble is also planned.

About the location

Église Sainte-Anastasie de Russan

6 rue de l'église, 30190 Sainte-Anastasie

Gard
Occitanie

In the heart of the hamlet of Russan, this church was built in 1681 with the agreement of the bishop of Uzès. The church has preserved its 19th century decorations as well as the remains of 17th century decorations. Most of the decoration is of neoclassical inspiration. There is a large painting by the painter Xavier Sigalon dating from 1807, classified as Historical Monuments. The latter has been restored and is currently on display at the town hall. The building has a single nave with two chapels forming a transept, and is covered with a barrel vault supported by a doubleau. In 1830, a steeple-wall with a curved pediment was erected in place of the old one.