St. Stephen's Church, Minor basilica in Bogucice, Poland
St. Stephen's Church is a red brick church in the Gothic Revival style, located in the Bogucice district of Poland. It features pointed arches, tall narrow windows, and a vertical silhouette that draws the eye upward along its facade.
Construction began in 1892, led by Father Ludwik Skowronek and designed by architect Paul Jakisch, with the building completed just two years later. It was built to serve the growing community of industrial workers who had settled in the area.
Inside the church hangs a 15th-century painting of Our Lady of Bogucice, which draws visitors and worshippers from across the region. It is displayed in the sanctuary and remains the center of local Marian devotion today.
The church stands at the corner of Markiefki and Leopolda streets and is easy to reach on foot. Since services are held regularly throughout the week, it is worth checking in advance if you want to visit the interior outside of a ceremony.
The church holds the title of minor basilica, a designation granted by the Pope that is given to relatively few parish churches. This title places it in a special category within the Catholic Church, separate from ordinary parish buildings.
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