Sanctuary in Ustrzyki Dolne, Baroque parish church in Ustrzyki Dolne, Poland

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Rudecka, Queen of the Bieszczady, in Ustrzyki Dolne-Jasień is a Baroque parish church built in 1740, the oldest Catholic church in the town. Its interior walls are divided by pilasters. Inside are a Baroque pulpit with a Rococo canopy from the late 17th century and a historic boat-shaped baptismal font with a figure of the Infant Jesus and a cross, probably from the mid-18th century.

The church was built in 1740 and has served the community as a religious center ever since. Over the years, it has received religious objects that reflect local devotion and worship traditions.

The church keeps a Baroque pulpit with a Rococo-style canopy from the late 17th century, and a historic boat-shaped baptismal font with a figure of the Infant Jesus and a cross, probably made in the mid-18th century. The miraculous image of Our Lady of Ruda, brought here from Rudky after World War II, was crowned in 1968 and stolen in 1992; a copy now hangs in the main altar.

The sanctuary is managed by the Congregation of Saint Michael the Archangel and welcomes visitors throughout the day. Plan your visit to avoid service times if you want to walk around without interruption.

The venerated image of Our Lady of Ruda was brought here after World War II from the Assumption church in Rudky. Cardinal Karol Wojtyła presided over its enthronement on 7 July 1968; on the night of 7–8 July 1992 it was stolen, and a copy now hangs in the main altar.