Orthodox cemetery in Białystok, Orthodox cemetery in Jaroszówka district, Białystok, Poland
The Orthodox cemetery in Jaroszówka is a large burial ground in Białystok with numerous gravestones and the All Saints Orthodox Church located within its grounds. The site extends across substantial grounds along Wysockiego Street and shows the layout of an established cemetery with different sections for various burials.
The cemetery was established in 1887 after an older burial ground at the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene was closed. This founding marked the beginning of a new central burial place for the Orthodox community in the region.
The cemetery reflects the diverse history of the Orthodox community, with gravestones inscribed in multiple languages that reveal different cultural backgrounds. The burial sites tell stories of people from various traditions who found their final resting place here.
The grounds include a digital database created in 2017 that helps visitors locate specific graves. This helpful resource allows visitors to plan and organize their search efficiently.
The grounds hold a monument dedicated to the Armenian Genocide with inscriptions in both Armenian and Polish. This memorial shows the international character of the place and the different communities represented there.
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