Nativity of the Virgin, Seliatyn

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in Selyatino - the oldest wooden church in Bukovina Carpathians. The church holds regular services. Located in a remote area Galitsevka. Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an architectural monument of national importance.

The history of the Church of Our Lady

The building dates back to the 17th century. Roughly the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in 1630. It should be noted that the temple was built on unique technology without the use of nails. The authors are the people`s cathedral architects.

Temple Architecture

During the construction of the temple is unique in its composition, two intertwined architectural style. The walls are typical for Bukovyna hut, and the roof is made with elements of the dome architecture Hutsul,

The form of the temple is disproportionately elongated dome has the shape of an octahedron. The main decoration of the roof of the temple - four crosses, which are located on the perimeter. For the safety of the roof was covered with aluminum sheet.

No less attractive than the temple is a bell tower, which is located at some distance from the temple. It has lined up a little later, in the late 17th century. From most of Bukovina steeples it differs significantly shape - octagonal. This unusual silhouette makes it even more unique and quite unlike the bell tower. Through this architectural design, it is more like a watchtower.

How to get to the church in Selyatino

The small settlement Selyatin is located in the south-west of Chernivtsi region, 100 kilometers from Chernovtsy. Located at the border between Ukraine and Romania. You can get there on their own vehicles and take advantage of the regular bus services from the regional center and the nearby towns.