Church of St. Dmitri, Rakovets

A small picturesque village Rakovets , which is situated on the right bank of the Dniester River, has collected a lot of landmarks within its territory. One of these is the church of St. Demetrios the Great, which is located in a picturesque valley near the river.

The history and architecture of the church

Church of St. Demetrios in Rakovka was built in 1858. Around the temple built low stone stone fence. Near the main entrance to the courtyard stands the bell tower built in three tiers, two of which - wood, processed iron.

St. Demetrios Church built by the canons of the Orthodox churches, in terms of he framings and Phillips, it is composed of altar and nave babinets. Attached sacristy to the altar, and on both sides of the aisles adjacent symmetrical completion. Ahead of the pews is prytvir, where the side entrance to the church. A large dome that rises above the nave, on top of a small dome topped with a cross.

Church of St. Demetrios refers to the UOC patriarch. It regularly worship and meet parishioners, some of whom are young people.

Getting to church

The temple is located near the Dniester River in the village Rakovets located in Horodenka district, Ivano-Frankivsk region. The most convenient way to get it is from the city Gorodenka by P20 road, get to Voronov. After passing completely settlement, turn right and move straight on the road, to the village Rakovets.