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Orthodox Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Trześcianka

Trzescianka 120, 17-210 Narew (gm. Narew, pow. hajnowski), woj. podlaskie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Orthodox Churches / Wooden Sacral Architecture

Orthodox Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Trześcianka

A wooden Orthodox parish church dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel in Trześcianka, on the "Land of Open Shutters" route.

Location and surroundings

Trześcianka lies in the Narew commune, in the Hajnówka county. The church is situated on the "Land of Open Shutters" cycling route and on the red "Podlasie Stork Trail".

History

The church was built in 1864-1867 using log construction. In the second decade of the 21st century a renovation was carried out (completed in 2015) - the facades were restored, the structure reinforced, the roof covering replaced and new gilded domes and crosses installed.

What to see

A tripartite structure with a tower over the vestibule crowned with an onion-shaped helm and an octagonal tower over the nave.

Who it is for

For lovers of Orthodox architecture and the cycling routes 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

Trześcianka no. 120, Narew commune, Hajnówka county; on the "Land of Open Shutters" cycling route and the "Podlasie Stork Trail".

Contact

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

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Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerkiew_św._Michała_Archanioła_w_Trześciance ; https://zabytek.pl/en/obiekty/trzescianka-cerkiew-prawoslawna-par-pw-sw-michala-archaniola