Orthodox church of Saint John the Evangelist in Chełm
Orthodox church of Saint John the Evangelist in Chełm, Eastern Orthodox church building in Chełm, Poland.
Description
The Orthodox Church of Saint John the Evangelist is a Neoclassical brick building with symmetrical proportions and balanced structural design. A separate bell tower accompanies the main worship space, both featuring detailed architectural elements from this style period.
History
Construction took place between 1846 and 1852, marking a period of Orthodox expansion in the Lublin region during the 1800s. This era saw the establishment and strengthening of Orthodox communities across the Polish lands.
Culture
The church serves Chełm's Orthodox community as a place for worship and religious celebrations following Byzantine traditions. It remains an active spiritual center where believers gather for their faith practices.
Practical
The monument is registered as A/193 in the Lublin Voivodeship's protected heritage list. Visitors should be aware this is an active religious site and appropriate conduct is expected when entering.
Did you know?
The complex features a distinctive pairing of the main church and a separate bell tower, an arrangement that reflects specialized architectural planning of the period. This two-part design was characteristic of Orthodox churches built during that era.
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