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Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Yezupil

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Yezupil

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary - is one of the landmarks Yezupolya which is partially preserved until today. The building appeared to land then existing town in the 17th century. Today the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is in a dilapidated condition. Inside the ancient ruin shall outline the house, and the walls shone sadly ancient frescoes painted by famous artists throughout Europe.

History of the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Legend has it that once James Potocki miraculously survived in 1594 in the defense of the castle town from the Turkish invaders are completely burned the city. Grateful for the rescue, he made a promise that buildings Dominicans church and monastery. In 1597 Potocki changed its name to the settlement Yezupil and set in place a temporary church burned small wooden shrine, founded the parish, the task of Dominicans, as there is even a record.

The construction of the stone church designed by Paul Nicholas Roman Potocki began in the mid-17th century. Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary had five altars, chief of which is adorned known since the late 16th century, the miraculous image of Our Lady.

In 1715 there was a restoration of the church and monastery destroyed after the attack Tatars in 1676. However, work was interrupted due to litigation, but two attempts to continue the work begun nature is not over.

In the thirties of the 19th century stood side by side three sacred buildings, one is not repaired and two unfinished. Only in 1843, completed the construction of a church, the rest was dismantled on the rocks, realizing fatality data protracted attempts to architecture. The church was named in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The First World War destroyed the temple, but from 1920 to 1923 it was rebuilt once again and sanctified. Fifteen hundred faithful gathered funds for the rapid construction of a new sanctuary.

In 1944, the Dominicans went to the Commonwealth, taking with them the most valuable church property, including the miraculous image of Our Lady. The construction of the left. Roman Catholics returned however only church in 2003, but special efforts for its restoration was observed.

The current situation has not changed since 2008.

Getting there

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Yezupoli located on the left side of the road relative to P20 passing through the village Yezupil when moving from Ivano-Frankivsk . Driving directions can be by public transport from the regional city or own transport. N09 move along the road from Ivano-Frankivsk, return to the track P20, drive Silets and go to the village Yezupil.

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