Church of St. Joseph Iziaslav

St. Joseph`s Church and monastery of Lazaritov began to build in 1747 on the idea of the mayor Izjaslava Prince Paul Charles Sangushko. The creator of the project - the royal court architect Paolo Fontana, who served in those days the prince lieutenant of artillery. In 1749, the Church, made in the late baroque style, was ready. At the same time actively cells were built for the monastery.

The history of the Church of Joseph

Next to the church was located the palace of Prince Sangushko . Last was connected with the temple in the form of a graceful bridge arches. Unfortunately, the palace remained in ruins.

The ensemble of church and monastery even after construction was supplemented with new objects: So, in 1750 there were installed a water clock and altars authorship Fountains, later appeared authority. In the late 18th century, the church was the main church of the city. The monastery operated a brewery and a hospital, and since 1800 - a minor seminary. In 1842 the monastery ceased to exist, its property was transferred to the state.

On the functioning of the church is completely banned in 1934. The cult institution looted, organ and furnishings broken and thrown away. The building was used as a military depot.

Church of St. Joseph again gave the Roman Catholic community until the early 1990s. Currently, he is completely renovated and is valid.

What can be seen in Iziaslav

If you are interested in history Izjaslava, as well as other cities of Khmelnitsky region, you should visit the Museum of Local History Izjaslava . Very popular among tourists is the Bernardine monastery , majestically situated on a hill. Although from the palace Sangushko remained in ruins today, yet it is very interesting and is certainly worthy of the attention of tourists.