Orthodox church in Hrubieszów, Eastern Orthodox church in Hrubieszów, Poland.
Description
This Orthodox church is built from brick and displays a cross-shaped design with a square central nave and rectangular double porches at the entrance. Thirteen domes rise from the roof, with circular sacristies positioned on both sides of the structure.
History
This structure was built in 1875 and consecrated in 1876, making it the ninth religious building in the city's long ecclesiastical history. It incorporates Russian Revival architectural elements with Byzantine influences that shaped the religious landscape of the region.
Culture
The interior holds a two-row gilded oak iconostasis with sacred paintings by Silaev from St. Petersburg, while frescoes painted by Alexander Tsikutski in 1936 cover the walls throughout the space.
Practical
The church is situated near the Polish-Ukrainian border in Hrubieszów and belongs to the Lublin-Chelm Orthodox Diocese. Since it remains an active place of worship, visitors should approach respectfully and follow local customs.
Did you know?
This is the only thirteen-domed Orthodox temple in all of Poland, making it distinctly different from every other religious structure in the country. The unusual dome design stands out immediately to anyone observing the skyline.
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