Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in Chudnov

When will pass through the district center Chudnov, on the road from Zhitomir to Khmelnitsky, you must draw your attention to a beautiful white and blue structure of black grouse. This stone Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, who by the way, has a long history.

The history of the church

Grouse steep slope of the river, where there is a church called Castle Hill. Historical sources indicate that in the time of Bohdan Khmelnytsky there was a temple and there were orthodox brotherhood. The first documentary mention talk about trykupolnyy wooden temple, which Chudnivsk community built in 1772.

In late 19th century wooden church in Chudnov was in disrepair. It was decided to build a new church Nativity - for this purpose, even given the funds from the state treasury, and the rest donated by parishioners. Interestingly, for the construction of a new stone church used bricks from closed at the time of the Franciscan church. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in Chudnov built and consecrated in 1896.

In times of militant atheism Chudnivsk church also suffered: the church bell tower was destroyed, activists dropped bells and crosses, arranged within a granary. Later, during World War II, the temple was allowed to open for prayer.

Today the church active, it periodically update and restore. Recently the Church   Nativity in Chudnov celebrated its 120th anniversary.

How to get there

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in Chudnov located on the river Grouse. It is clearly seen driving city road Zhytomyr - Khmelnitsky.