Vishnevets. Orthodox Church of John the Baptist.
Church
Belarus, Minsk region, Staubtsovsky district, Vishnyavets.
Description
On the way from Stolbtsy, as you drive to Nesvizh, you will pass the town of Vishnevets. Next to the road on the right side will be a large brick church with two towers. This is the temple of John the Baptist of the 18th century. At first, the church was Union, and then it was transferred to the Orthodox. The temple is active.
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Historical
Architectural monument
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1Алег Дзьячкоу
06.10.2024
Vishnevets. The Orthodox Church of John the Baptist.
The church was founded back in 1640 by the Benedictine Catholic Order from the city of Nesvizh, to whom this village was donated by Nikolai Radzivil "Sirotka" at the end of the XVI century.
The first temple was built in the Gothic style.
In 1742, a new church was built, which was significantly rebuilt in the 19th century, when the union was abolished and the church was transferred to the Orthodox faithful. Bulbs were installed on the side towers, and a kokoshnik was built on the main facade on the pediment.
The church has preserved the features of Baroque and pseudo-Russian style in its architecture. A three-nave basilica with a semicircular apse and a two-towered main facade.
The interior has remained original since the church was built. The temple's holiday is celebrated on July 7. Several old graves have been preserved on the territory of the church near the temple.