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Porozovo. Church of St. Michael the Archangel.

Church

Church

Belarus, Grodno region, Svislochsky district, Porozovo.

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24.11.2024

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The small town of Porozovo can be proud of its ancient monuments. There is also a gentry manor and an old Orthodox church with a catholic church. The Catholic church was consecrated in honor of Michael the Archangel. It was built in the 19th century of brick and stone in the classical style. The interior of the church is unique, decorated with 3 carved wooden altars with sculptures and an ambo. The church is functioning.

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Historical

Historical

Park area

Park area

Architectural monument

Architectural monument

Location

Latitude: 52.93694407
Longitude: 24.36781251

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Алег Дзьячкоу

24.11.2024

Porozovo. The Church of St. Michael the Archangel.

The town of Porozovo has a history of 5 centuries. It had Magdeburg law, and several architectural monuments have survived to our time.

The first Catholic parish in Porozovo arose in the 16th century. The church was originally made of wood. A stone Catholic church was built in 1825-1828. The building is built of brick and rubble stone.


The building is rectangular in plan, which is covered with a gable roof. The main facade is decorated with 4 pilasters and is completed with a triangular pediment. The entablature is a part of the church between the pediment and the main volume, decorated according to the type of ancient temples.


The interior of the church is one-nave hall. There are three carved altars and an ambo, which are decorated with wooden sculptures from the 18th century. According to one version, the pulpit symbolizes Noah's Ark. The ceiling is wooden, flat. There are choirs with an organ above the entrance. The church is surrounded by a stone fence with a gate. There are several bells in the gate, including an ancient bell from 1749 with an inscription and engraving.


The church was restored several years ago. The area near the temple is decorated with flowers and ornamental trees with shrubs. The church is an architectural monument.

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