Church of St. John of Dukla, Zhitomir
Miraculous healings, miracles and asceticism is not only the biblical text but also in Ukraine. One such miracle is canonized Saint John of Dukla.
church History
The construction of the church began in 1838 and completed in 4 years - in 1842. Neoclassical temple is located in the center of Zhitomir , in Cathedral Square . The building was built as a church for seminary. Over time, the Facility change. Originally the church was the Franciscan Order, 1917 the Soviets deployed there military authorities after the war the church building used in the regional philharmonic society, and only in 1992 the church was returned to the Franciscans.
Since 1993, part of the cultural heritage of Zhytomyr as an architectural monument of national importance. October 25, 1997 was consecrated the temple and he remains active to this day.
About John of Dukla
John or John of Dukla - Franciscan monk born in 1414, which is the Catholic patron saint of the city . Originally from a small town Duklja, in Krosno County Podkarpackie Province. After studying in Krakow became a hermit. In 1434 he entered the Franciscan Order, until his death continued to preach, and in recent years seriously ill. He died in 1484 and was buried in the courtyard of the monastery Bernardine.
How to get there
The church is located at - st. Kiev, 4, in the center of Zhitomir, if you use public transport, it will approach the following routes:
- bus 1, 11, 14, 19, 2, 23, 25, 3, 30, 4, 40, 44, 47, 5, 53, 53A, 58;
- bus 102;
- trolley 1, 15A 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5A, 8 to stop "Cathedral Square", "Hotel Ukraine", "st. Theatre "," Telecentre "or" Automobile and Road College. "
