St. Joseph

Church of St. Joseph is located in Gnivan Vinnitsa region. The building is in Neo-Gothic style and stands out among the other notable buildings of the city.

The history of the church of St. Joseph

The church was opened in September 1906. At that time it was the largest temple polugoticheskogo type in Europe. The main benefactors became J. Baranowski and K. Yaroshinskaya but they have helped to build the church and ordinary believers. Inside the church is decorated with various scenes from the Holy Scripture, which are carved in wood. The church established large chandeliers with candlesticks and stained glass windows. Large and elegant altar, near which there are statues of St. Joseph with the Child in her arms, and the icon of Mary`s greatness and gives the room serenity. Also there is the crucifixion of Christ. In the courtyard of the church built the grotto of Mary.

Unfortunately, in 40-50 years the temple was empty and fell into decay, was not at all the windows, ceilings sagged and the walls destroying fungus. In 1958, then began to build a plant, the building lost its original appearance of the temple, made of a four-story building.

In 1988 he was registered Gnivanskaya Roman Catholic community. It was her parishioners began to seek from the local authorities to return church. In 1990, the plant releases the 4th floor room and now the community is a place for liturgies and celebrations. Still later, the reconstruction of the building. Today the Church of St. Joseph is valid. He is always waiting for its parishioners and visitors. Unusual and original building attracts tourists.