Church of St. Paraskeva
Among all the beauties of the glorious city of Mogilev-Podolsk there is one fascinating soul and attract the eye. Church of St. Paraskeva Srpska is located in the northern part of the city.
The temple, built in 1775, is a unique example of wooden architecture hem. Citizens often referred to as a holy place Nemi church because of its location. In the past, this area of the city was detached village nemia.
The history of the church of St. Paraskeva
There is a legend about the origin of the name of the village. In the early years, he lived in the village landlord Majewski and his house was dumb girl. Above it is constantly teased and the other village children could not stand this girl drowned herself in a local river. Heartbroken father commanded to build a church. Later in the temple courtyard he found repose Majewski.
Lovingly built of oak and ash church became the brightest representative of the Ukrainian Baroque. The interior of the church draws towels and fine paintings.
It is surprising that the church at various times visited Shevchenko, Pushkin, V. Tropinin and other prominent people. A famous writer Starytsky married in the temple.
During Soviet times, the church was closed, but almost does not hurt. Parishioners were able to protect the interior of the church. Today the doors of the temple are open to visitors.
What to see near the church of St.. Paraskevi
Connoisseurs of spirituality can visit the St. George Church or Cathedral of St. Nicholas .
