Church Simeon, Marinich

In the picturesque bank of Cheremosh Hutsul village lies Marinich . Concern among tourists should Hutsul church in a village named Simeon. The temple is considered a typical example works Hutsul wooden architecture.

church history

Historical data indicate that in the village there was an old wooden church, but it burned down in the first half of the 19th century. Then Marinich believers went to the temples of the neighboring villages, but always keenly was the question of building a new church. It was erected in 1878 and named in honor of St. Simeon.

The interiors of the church painted until 1910. Since its inception, the church has experienced several restorations, the most massive of which took place in 1986.

Already since independence wooden roof covering replaced by tin and outside the church tiled wooden planks, which, fortunately, not painted, but covered with varnish. Now the church is active and belongs to the Orthodox community village.

temple Architecture

The church is a classic example of Hutsul wooden architecture that prevailed in the nearby area. The temple is tryzrubnyy and having three peaks typical. The bell tower has not survived because it was built chotyryarkova typical structure appropriate destination.

In the same church preserved paintings of the early 20th century. Zest temple is inside the royal chair, which according to legend was intended to Emperor Franz Joseph. He it never sat, but the name remained.

Getting to Marinich

The village is by the way the T-2601, which connects Putila of vyzhnytsia and Chernivtsi . Through the village passing buses that depart from the regional center. The distance to the last - 92 kilometers. Preferred get own transport, draw your attention to the quality of road surface, especially in spring.

Hours: Simeon church open to the public only during Sunday and holiday services.