Category:St. Philipp und Jakob in Natz

English:  Italy, South Tirol, Natz-Schabs, Schlossergasse, Pfarrkirche Hll. Aposteln Philippus und Jakobus. The first mention of the parish church in Natz dates back to 1157 but the church was consecrated in 1208 by the prince-bishop Konrad von Rodank in honour of Saint Philip and Saint Walpurga. The present church was completed in 1484 in Late Gothic and consecrated once again to the Saints Apostles Philip and James. The bell tower was built in 1400 with granite blocks; in 1635 was damaged by fire and in 1686 was covered with a dome in Baroque style. The high altar is work by Peter Lapper of Natz made in 1855. In the throne of the high altar are the statue of the Madonna, Saint Agnes and Saint Ursula which are Gothc works of 1499 attributed to Michael Parcher; the statues of St. Philip and St. James are by F. X. Renn of Imst made in 1857. The painting of the right lateral altar represent the Baptism of Jesus and the left side altar correspond to the Holy Family, both works are by Michael Lackner of Bruneck. The first organ was installed on May 1st, 1909; the present one has been built by Orgelbau Pirchner of Steinach am Brenner and has 16 registers and 1250 pipes and was inaugurated on May 1st, 1990.