Zheludok. Assumption church of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Belarus, Grodno region, Shchuchin district, village Zheludok, Sovetskaya street, 21
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19.10.2024
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The village of Zheludok in the Grodno region is small, but has a rich history, where several dozen ancient buildings from different eras and different architecture have been preserved. First of all, Zheludok is known for its palace and park.
The brick Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary rises above the village. The church was built in the classical style in the 19th century. It is active.
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Latitude: 53.60274036
Longitude: 24.97598119
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1Алег Дзьячкоу
19.10.2024
Zheludok. Assumption church of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The town of Zheludok has been known since the 15th century and belonged to the Grand Duke of Lithuania. Somewhere around 1490, the first Catholic community was formed and the first wooden church was built. In 1853, a brick church was built in the classical style according to the design of the famous architect, professor of the Vilnius University Karol Podcheshinsky (1790-1860). The church has an ancient crypt with burials. The famous Belarusian socio-political court treasurer Antoni Tyzenhauz (1733-1785) is buried here.
The Catholic church building has a rectangular plan, which is completed by a semicircular apse. On the sides of the church are transept wings. The main facade has a triangular pediment, decorated with sculptures of saints. The main facade of the temple is decorated with a four-column Doric portico with sculptures of the evangelists. An octagonal belfry towered above the main facade until the beginning of the 20th century, and a bell tower was built above the altar.
Along the perimeter of the building, the walls are surrounded by a massive entablature with wide scapulas. The church is built of rubble stone and brick, and somewhat resembles a small fortress. The temple is surrounded by a brick fence. Beautiful flower beds and compositions are created nearby. The church is active and can be visited.
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