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Vishnevets. Orthodox Church of John the Baptist.

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Church

Belarus, Minsk region, Staubtsovsky district, Vishnyavets.

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06.10.2024

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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

Historical

Architectural monument

Architectural monument

Location

Latitude: 53.34848215
Longitude: 26.68687229

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Алег Дзьячкоу

06.10.2024

Vishnevets. Orthodox Church of John the Baptist.

First, the church was founded back in 1640 by the Catholic order of Benedictines from the city of Nesvizh, to whom this village was donated by Nikolai Radzivil 'Sirotka' at the end of the 16th 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 handed over to Orthodox believers. Bulbs were installed on the side towers, and a kokoshnik was built on the main facade on the pediment. The church has preserved features of baroque and pseudo-Russian style in its architecture. A three-nave basilica with a semicircular apse and a two-tower main facade. The interior decoration has remained original from the time of the Union church. The feast of the temple is celebrated on July 7. Several old burials have been preserved on the territory of the church near the temple.

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