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Orthodox Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Lewkowo Stare

Lewkowo Stare, 17-220 Narewka (gm. Narewka, pow. hajnowski), woj. podlaskie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Orthodox Churches / Wooden Sacral Architecture

Orthodox Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in Lewkowo Stare

A wooden Orthodox parish church in Lewkowo Stare, considered one of the oldest churches in Podlasie.

Location and surroundings

Lewkowo Stare lies in the Narewka commune, in the Hajnówka county, by the Narewka River, near the Białowieża Forest.

History

The first mentions of the Orthodox parish and church in Lewkowo date from 1505. The founders were the princely Massalski family. The founding act of the new church was signed by Jan Kazimierz Massalski on 29 October 1706. The building is entered in the register of monuments.

What to see

The wooden form of the church with a dome, in the rural surroundings of Podlasie.

Who it is for

For those interested in the oldest wooden church architecture of Podlasie.

Practical information

Visiting

  • An active parish church; the interior is accessible by prior arrangement.

Seasonality and hours

No confirmed fixed visiting hours.

Getting there

Lewkowo Stare, Narewka commune, Hajnówka county.

Contact

  • Orthodox parish in Lewkowo Stare.
Visit duration: approx. 30 minutes Seasonality: An active Orthodox parish church; visits by prior arrangement

Kontakt

Source: https://www.siemianowka.pl/lewkowo-stare-i-lewkowo-nowe.html ; https://www.narewka.pl/pl/o_gminie/soectwa_i_miejscowoci/lewkowo-stare-1.html