St. Paraskevi Church, Radruż

St. Paraskevi Church is a wooden house of worship in Radruż featuring a two-level nave, narthex, and sanctuary area. Its roof is covered with wooden shingles and topped by a four-sided dome decorated with painted ornaments.

The building was erected in 1583 under the patronage of Jan Płaza, the starosta of Lubaczów. It served both as a religious center and as a defensive refuge for the community during Tatar raids.

The church displays Eastern Orthodox traditions in its design, still visible today in the iconographic details on its walls. It remains directly connected to the religious life of the local community that has used the building for centuries.

The complex is enclosed by a stone wall and includes a 16th-century bell tower and mortuary building. Visiting requires advance arrangement and appointment.

The building is surrounded by a covered outdoor gallery called sobota that wraps around the entire structure. This covered walkway provided shelter and gathering space for worshippers during religious services.

Location: Radruż

GPS coordinates: 50.17666,23.40158

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42