Saint Onuphrius chapel in Stronie Śląskie, Kapelle in Polen
Saint Onuphrius chapel in Stronie Śląskie is a small octagonal baroque building made of stone and brick with a pointed roof and bell tower above the entrance. Inside, it once held an altar with a picture of the saint and colorful wall paintings showing religious scenes.
The chapel was built in 1735 by Count Johann Oliver von Wallis, possibly inspired by a similar chapel he saw while traveling in Italy. After World War II it stopped being used as a church, fell into disrepair, was partially demolished, and was finally restored and reopened in 2015 with European Union funding.
The chapel was a place where pilgrims from nearby villages came to pray and leave offerings. Saint Onuphrius was believed to protect marriages, so couples came here for blessings while merchants gathered outside when visitors arrived.
The building sits on a high bank of the Morawka stream in the southern part of Stronie Śląskie, near the old estate. It is accessible on foot from the town, and the surrounding area has walking paths and benches for visitors.
One story says the founder chose the name Saint Onuphrius after opening a book about saints' lives by chance. Another legend suggests the chapel was built to counter old pagan customs that were still practiced in the area.
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