Bolshye Sviranki. The Church of St. George (Yuri).

The Church of St. George is a monument of the sacred architecture of Ostrovetchina. It is a historical and cultural value of the 3rd category of Belarus.

In 1671, a wooden church was founded here, and in 1690 a wooden monastery of missionaries was built at it.

The Church of St. George was built at the end of the 18th century, and at the beginning of the 20th century it was reconstructed. The main facade is decorated with four towers. The end of the roof is covered with a pediment, and the low entrance porch is covered with a gable roof with a triangular pediment. The entrance doors are decorated with a special decorative trim. The walls are sheathed horizontally and reinforced with vertical ties. The windows have arched endings. All these details have features of Baroque classicism.

In 1910, a two-tiered bell tower with a hipped roof was built near the church. The blind lower tier is made up of rubble stones, the upper tier is built of brick and is cut from each side by two high semicircular openings. Unfortunately, it has not survived to our time, it can only be seen in the photo.

In Soviet times, the church was closed, the building was used as a warehouse. It was returned to believers only in 1998. Through the efforts of parishioners and local residents, it was restored.

Today the church is active. Although it has a simple, but interesting architecture with curious details. It is noticeable that the temple previously had 2 towers, which were most likely removed during the reconstruction. The building has a 5-sided apse, arched windows and a pitched roof. The interior is quite modest.

St. George's Church is an interesting legacy of the history of Belarus with a difficult fate. All those who want to touch history and ancient times should come here!