Postavy. Church of St. Anthony of Padua.
Church
Belarus, Vitebsk region, Postavy city, Naberezhnaya st., 10
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29.09.2024
Description
The Catholic Church of St. Anthony of Padua is a neo-Gothic architectural monument included in the list of historical and cultural values of the Republic of Belarus. It was built in 1898-1904. The temple is located in the historical center and is visible from almost any part of the city. It is built of red unplastered brick, which has been well preserved to this day.
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Architectural monument

Historical

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Location
Latitude: 55.11471427
Longitude: 26.843645
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1Ольга Ерёменко
29.09.2024
The Church of St. Anthony of Padua is a beautiful and atmospheric place where peace and quiet reign.
The Church of St. Anthony of Padua was built in 1904 on the site of a Franciscan monastery using the remaining part of its foundation. The church is named after St. Anthony of Padua, a famous Catholic preacher, theologian, and ascetic revered by the Catholic Church.
The church has a long and tragic history. It suffered greatly during the First World War, as the front line was located just 4 km away. However, after the war it was restored and was used by believers until 1939.
During the Great Patriotic War, the church lost its bells, and the rector of the church was shot. After Stalin's repressions, the church was used as a warehouse, and later as a workshop for an industrial enterprise.
In 1988, a decision was made to reconstruct the church. The repairs were completed in just 40 days: the crosses and belfry were restored, the facade was put in order, and all the rooms were cleaned.
Today it is a very beautiful and wonderful functioning temple. It is undoubtedly an adornment of the area, a symbol of the city and the Catholic faith in it. The church has a rich interior decoration and beautiful interiors that are impressive.
This is a beautiful and atmospheric place where silence and peace reign. The church stands on the river bank. An indescribably beautiful view opens onto it from the bridge.
The beauty of the temple, the richness of its interior decoration, the ancient organ, the chants and sermons of the priest - all this creates a complete and unforgettable impression of it.
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