Saint John the Baptist church in Orawka, 17th century wooden church in Orawka, Poland.
The rectangular church contains an elongated nave with a south porch, a narrower chancel ending in a semi-hexagon, and a proportioned tower entrance.
Built between 1650 and 1659 by Priest Jan Szczechowicz with local donations, the church received its consecration in 1715 by Bishop Luke Nataly.
The interior walls display extensive paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries depicting scenes from John the Baptist's life and local Orawian customs.
The church maintains regular religious services and houses a functioning Baroque organ from 1670, reportedly gifted by the Habsburg family.
The floor contains multiple priest tombstones, including the grave of Jan Szczechowicz positioned directly in front of the main altar.
Location: Orawka, Lesser Poland Voivodeship
GPS coordinates: 49.51080,19.71810
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:07
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