Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Sambir
| Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos | |
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St. Valentine |
The Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos is a historic
History
The church was originally built from wood in the late 1570s, in the town of Sambir, (in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth). It was commissioned by the Ruthenian (Polish: rusini), Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania Bona.[1]
This decision provoked protests and complaints in the multi-confessional environment of the community of Sambir.
However, the "dispute was successfully resolved in favor of the Lord"[1] and the wooden Church of Nativity of the Theotokos was built, and served until 1738, when it was rebuilt in stone.
The stone church, preserved with minor rearrangements and side-chapels, was built in 1738. Funds for its construction and design were donated by the Komarnickis, a wealthy family of Galician nobles.
The architectural lines of the building have a simple and clear form. On the facade, a balcony and loft, house statues of guardian angels. Inside, there is a painting by the artist-painter Yablonski.
References
- ^ a b Sambor: Gmina miasta, 1891 (s.l.): Druk. Schwarza i Trojana, pages 21-22
