Saint-Pierre-en-Antioche Church, Ascq
Saint-Pierre-en-Antioche Church is a Catholic church located in the village of Ascq, now part of the commune of Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Nord department, northern France.
| Église Saint-Pierre-en-Antioche d'Ascq | |
|---|---|
 Saint-Pierre-en-Antioche Church | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Catholicism |
| District | Catholic diocese of Lille |
| Region | Nord-Pas-de-Calais |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Ascq, 59493 Villeneuve d'Ascq, France |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Flemish |
| Groundbreaking | 15th century ; 19th century |
| Completed | 1842 ; 1932 |
The church contains a tapestry designated as a monument historique in 1906, called Les Noces de Cana (Marriage at Cana), painted by A. Werniers in 1735. It was originally part of a collection of six pieces for Saint Sauveur church.[1]
References
- Base Palissy: tableau de tapisserie : les Noces de Cana, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
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