Katholische Filialkirche St. Martin, Obersaxen

history

Since the documents of 1406 and 1441 refer to the parish church, medieval documents about St. Martin are not available to us. Whether only the choir was rebuilt around 1500 or whether the whole church dates from this period cannot be decided; however, there is a possibility that the main parts of the ship are older. 1768 new tower, 1874 extension of the nave to the west with the abolition of a wooden porch, new ceiling and windows. Last complete renovation in 1928/30.

specifications

The east-facing, retracted and three-sided closed choir is shifted from the axis of the nave by 75 cm to the south. Above the choir is a star vault of two bays decorated with shields, grimaces and star rosettes. The figuration is drawn exactly and the stone carving work is precise. In the southern choir wall, a square niche set in tuff with a keel arch finish for the altarpieces.
The tower was built in 1768, stands on the end wall of the choir and is crowned with an onion-shaped hood.

equipment

Three wooden altars. High altar, four winding columns support a curly entablature on which putti sit, around 1740. Tabernacle around 1760. Side altars are designed as simple counterparts. The pulpit grows as a polygonal body made of a pedestal and is decorated with rococo decoration, around 1770. Crucifixes on the choir arch 17th century, reframed.
Paraments: Casula made of red velvet, late 17th century A red chalice velum made of silver brooched velvet.
Bells: 1913 and 1914 Gebr. Grassmayr from Buchs.

(Text entered by: Regiun Surselva)