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Dunilovichi. The Trinity Church.

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Church

Belarus, Vitebsk region, Postavsky district, Dunilovichi village, Osinenko str., 2

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03.02.2025

Description

In the agro-town of Dunilovichi, located in the Postavy district, there is a church of the Holy Trinity. This beautiful architectural monument of the 18th century was built of brick in the period from 1769 to 1773. Before its construction, there was a Dominican church and a monastery here. Possessing historical and cultural value, the Trinity Church is also unique in that it is the only church in Belarus with a two-tiered altar.

Categories

Historical

Historical

Architectural monument

Architectural monument

Location

Latitude: 55.07632212
Longitude: 27.23521233

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Ольга Ерёменко

03.02.2025

The Trinity Church in the village of Dunilovichi is the only church in Belarus with a two-tiered altar.

The first buildings in this area were wooden, and stone objects appeared in 1683. According to some historians, this happened thanks to the efforts of the Dominican monks, funded by the Dolmat-Isakovsky family.


Trinity Church is an outstanding example of Baroque architecture, consisting of a three—nave basilica with two towers and single-pitched roofs of the side aisles. Its facade is decorated with flat pilasters, and the windows and niches are completed with arched arches. Inside there is a unique two-tiered "Loretan" altar, symbolizing the house of the Virgin Mary.


From 1866 to 1920, the church belonged to the Orthodox Church, which added domes. However, they were subsequently removed. In 1989, the temple became operational, it was restored. Now he pleases the audience with his splendor.

A priest's house from the late 19th century has been preserved nearby, which adds context to the general perception of monastic and parish life in the past.


A trip to Dunilovichi will bring a lot of impressions and open up a new cultural perspective of our country. The Church of the Holy Trinity in the village of Dunilovichi is indeed an outstanding architectural monument and an interesting place to visit. Its history dating back to the 17th century, as well as architectural features such as a unique two-tiered altar, make this place an important part of the cultural heritage of Belarus.


Equally significant is the restoration of the church after the destruction, which indicates the desire of the local community to preserve its spiritual and cultural identity.

The presence of a public garden and a memorial to ordinary soldiers nearby creates an atmosphere conducive to both spiritual and cultural interaction.

The church, despite its long and complicated history, still serves as a place of worship and cultural life, remaining a center of attraction for tourists and pilgrims who want to learn more about the religious heritage and historical context of Belarus.

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