Church of Immaculate Conception and Saint Nicholas in Oksa, Catholic church in Oksa, Poland
The Church of Immaculate Conception and Saint Nicholas in Oksa is a brick structure with a central floor plan and sparsely decorated interior spaces. A centrally placed pulpit defines the worship area, emphasizing the preaching tradition of its original Protestant design.
The building was founded in 1570 as a Calvinist temple by Renaissance writer Mikołaj Rej. Control of the structure passed to the Cistercians in 1678, marking a significant shift in its religious function and ownership.
This religious center hosted regional Protestant gatherings from the 1620s onward, establishing itself as a focal point for Protestant worship in the Kleinpolen region.
The church is accessible to visitors at coordinates 50.7262°N, 20.1076°E and continues to hold regular services. Access may be limited during worship hours, so it is best to plan a visit outside these times.
During restoration work from 1997 to 2010, original wall paintings from the building's earliest Protestant period were uncovered beneath later layers. These paintings reveal that the interior was once more decorated than its current austere appearance suggests.
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