Greek Catholic church in Kruhel Wielki, Eastern Orthodox church building in Przemyśl, Poland.
Description
The Greek Catholic church in Kruhel Wielki is a wooden structure with traditional Orthodox features, including shingled walls, a hip roof over the nave, and three-pitched roofs above the chancel and narthex. Inside, it contains a log cupola ceiling in the nave, barrel vaults in the chancel and narthex, and a flat ceiling in the prothesis section, while a separate wooden belfry stands to the west of the main building.
History
The building was constructed in 1630 and served as a religious center for the local Orthodox community. After World War II, in 1946, the church was abandoned when the population was forcibly resettled.
Culture
The church reflects the Orthodox tradition that long shaped this region's religious life. Visitors can observe the spiritual practices and craftsmanship embedded in its handmade details.
Practical
The church is located in a rural area and can be explored on foot, with the separate belfry to the west serving as a notable landmark. Visitors should keep in mind this is a historic wooden building, so appropriate behavior and care are necessary.
Did you know?
The building was officially recognized as a protected monument in 1987 and registered in the cultural heritage records of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship. This protection preserves the rare craftsmanship and construction techniques typical of wooden churches from this period.
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