Demetrius Church Dyhtynets

On the way to Putila you proyizhdzhatymete village with an unusual name Dyhtynets. In ancient times, it produced tar, and from which came the name. At the entrance you see a big rock, near which there was a battle between the UPA and the NKVD troops. But the most interesting object in the village - Demetrius wooden church, built entirely unusual forms for Bukovina and Hutsul general.

Dmitrov Church History

The church was built in 1871. It is believed that her style was originally similar to other churches Bukovynian Hutsul - tryzrubnyy trohkupolnyy temple. However, after some time on the western facade was added two nice towers domes that give the church the original forms.

During the restoration Demetrius church has lost a wooden roof, which was replaced by tin plating, and the walls covered with planks, which repainted in green. Today, the church belongs to the parishioners of the Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.

What to see in the village Dyhtynets

Demetrius church itself is very interesting and original object which is not similar to any other objects Bukovina.

At the entrance to the village from the side of Chernivtsi is Ostryva rock, which is popularly called the "Rock of three security officers." Far from it even when the Communist government was a monument to the deaths of three employees here NKVD. Only recently, local authorities removed the inscription on the monument.

Getting to the village

Demetrius church is located in the heart of the village at the road to the T-2601 Putila. Its distinctive look will not let you miss church. Through the village are bus connections Putila - Chernivtsi . Conveniently own transport to travel, but the quality of the road surface is poor. The distance from the regional center - about 100 kilometers.

Hours: open to church during Sunday and holiday services.