St. George's Church, Eastern Orthodox wooden church in Drohobych, Ukraine
St. George's Church is a wooden religious building in Drohobych consisting of three main sections: a central nave, a double apse, and a narthex. The entire structure was built using traditional wood construction techniques that remain visible in its frame and joinery.
The church was founded in 1656 and later underwent major rebuilding work between 1678 and 1711. During this later period, wall frescoes were added and an octagonal structure was incorporated into the design.
The church is named after Saint George and displays Eastern Orthodox characteristics through its interior decoration and painted elements. It continues to function as a place where the local community gathers for worship and reflection.
The church is located in Drohobych and is generally open to visitors interested in religious and wooden architecture. It is advisable to check local visiting times beforehand and approach the site respectfully as an active place of worship.
The church is inscribed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wooden Tserkvas of the Carpathian Region spanning Poland and Ukraine. This designation recognizes the exceptional carpentry tradition that continues within these wooden structures.
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