Church of the Dispersion of the Holy Apostles in Chełm

The Church of the Sending of the Holy Apostles in Chełm, located at 55 Lubelska Street, is a Roman Catholic parish church with a rich history. Founded by King Władysław Jagiełło in 1417, it was initially built as a wooden temple but burned down in 1578. In its place, a masonry church was constructed in 1585, which was later demolished in 1754 due to poor technical condition. The new building, consecrated in 1795, was constructed between 1753 and 1763 by architect Paweł Antoni Fontana and supervised by Tomasz Rezler. The church has undergone numerous renovations, the most recent in 1994 when the roof was replaced. Designed in the late Baroque style, the three-nave building features a distinctive facade with two towers and an elliptical body with an ambulatory. The interior is adorned with late Baroque polychrome by Józef Majer and Rococo altars, a pulpit, and a baptismal font crafted by Michał Filewicz. The main altar houses a crucifix and an image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, while the side altars feature works by Szymon Czechowicz. Notably, a clock was installed on the right tower in 1970, and statues of Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph Calasanz stand at the church entrance. The church is a valuable example of local architecture, blending historical, cultural, and artistic elements.