Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Baroque basilica in Chełm, Poland.
The Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary features a Latin cross layout with three naves, two towers, and a dome topped with a lantern.
The church, originally built as an Orthodox temple in 1256, underwent transformation into a Greek Catholic cathedral following the 1596 Union of Brest.
The main altar contains a reproduction of the Chełm Madonna icon, a spiritual symbol drawing numerous pilgrims throughout the religious calendar.
Religious services take place daily in the basilica, with special celebrations occurring on September 8 during the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary feast.
The basilica displays architectural elements from multiple traditions, incorporating both Western European Baroque and Eastern Orthodox influences in its structure.
Location: Chełm
Architects: Paolo Fontana
Architectural style: Baroque
Website: http://bazylika.net
GPS coordinates: 51.13147,23.48047
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:28
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