VINNYTSIA

St. Nicholas Church and Bell-tower

Description

  • This triple-domed three-level church was built from oak logs without a single nail in 1746

The silhouette of St. Nicholas Church can be seen from the very center of Vinnytsia: its domes rise above the Southern Buh, clearly outlined against the sky blue. The sacred building with a cozy green courtyard seems to stand in defense of the old-town peace from the noise of the fast-paced modern life.

The silhouette of St. Nicholas Church can be seen from the very center of Vinnytsia: its domes rise above the Southern Buh, clearly outlined against the sky blue. The sacred building with a cozy green courtyard seems to stand in defense of the old-town peace from the noise of the fast-paced modern life.

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HISTORY

  • Throughout its existence, the church was Greek Catholic, later it became Orthodox.

This is the only survived wooden church that once decorated Vinnytsia. This triple-domed three-level church was built from oak logs without a single nail in 1746 and is located on the hill near legendary Zamkova Hora (literally Castle Hill). Along the perimeter it is surrounded by an open arcade-gallery, the area is surrounded by a low wall, the entrance is through the gate, which is guarded by a bell tower with elements of defensive architecture.

The Church is an example of Cossack Baroque of Eastern Podillia with the best features of the old Ukrainian culture of the Cossack Hetmanate.

Though the Church appeared in the 18th century, the reference related to priest Mykolynskyi in the 16th century lustration of Vinnytsia castle proves that there was a church in honor of St. Nicholas in Vinnytsia in the middle of the 16th century.

This is the only survived wooden church that once decorated Vinnytsia. This triple-domed three-level church was built from oak logs without a single nail in 1746 and is located on the hill near legendary Zamkova Hora (literally Castle Hill). Along the perimeter it is surrounded by an open arcade-gallery, the area is surrounded by a low wall, the entrance is through the gate, which is guarded by a bell tower with elements of defensive architecture.

The Church is an example of Cossack Baroque of Eastern Podillia with the best features of the old Ukrainian culture of the Cossack Hetmanate.

Though the Church appeared in the 18th century, the reference related to priest Mykolynskyi in the 16th century lustration of Vinnytsia castle proves that there was a church in honor of St. Nicholas in Vinnytsia in the middle of the 16th century.

INTERESTING FACTS

  • There is a legend that in this very place Ivan Bohun, a famous Cossack military leader, and statesman, once got married.
  • Nowadays, you can see a cross on the church territory, which is meant to remind of repressed priest Khoma Mefodovskyi. The Protoiereus was arrested several times, and 1937 was fatal for him.
  • There is a legend that in this very place Ivan Bohun, a famous Cossack military leader, and statesman, once got married.
  • Nowadays, you can see a cross on the church territory, which is meant to remind of repressed priest Khoma Mefodovskyi. The Protoiereus was arrested several times, and 1937 was fatal for him.