Church of Saint Bartholomew, Gothic church in Nová Ves, Czech Republic
The Church of Saint Bartholomew is a single-nave building with a rectangular nave and a flat ceiling, located in Nová Ves, Ostrava. Its main facade has one entrance and one window, topped by a triangular gable with an oculus. The Gothic presbytery was originally a chapel, and a Baroque nave was added in the 18th century.
The Ostrava priest Řehoř built a chapel on this site in 1443. It was demolished at the end of the 16th century and replaced by a Gothic structure, to which a Baroque nave was added in the 18th century, making the chapel the presbytery. In 1807 the archbishop of Olomouc considered demolition, but voluntary collections funded repairs; the church was restored after World War II and after the 1997 flood, and listed as a monument on 19 November 1975.
The church is a filial church of the Mariánskohorská parish and was attached to Moravská Ostrava from its founding until 1913, when it passed to Mariánské Hory. Saint Bartholomew is the patron saint of Nová Ves, and his statue stands on the main altar. The side altars are dedicated to Saint Barbara and Our Lady of Częstochowa.
The church is accessible during services and welcomes visitors interested in viewing its architecture and interior. When visiting, remember that it remains an active place of worship, so it is best to check opening times and be respectful of any religious activities.
The church was founded as a chapel by Ostrava parish priest Řehoř in 1443, making it the second church in the city. The main altar holds a statue of Saint Bartholomew, patron of Nová Ves, beside the 17th-century coat of arms of Prostějov canon František Ondřej z Mandorfu.
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