Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Płazów

The Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Płazów is a Greek Catholic masonry church built in 1936, replacing an older wooden structure from 1728. Located in Płazów, it once played a significant role in the local Greek Catholic community. The parish has a rich history: initially, the church had a filial church in Huta Różaniecka and belonged to the Lubaczów deanery, and after World War I, to the Cieszanów deanery. Interestingly, Karol Notz recorded that the nave of the old church was adorned with an inscription indicating that the building was founded by Mikołaj Stertyński in 1798 with the support of Ivan Groch and his wife Katarzyna. In 1873, the iconostasis, believed to have originated from the East and characterized by a Byzantine style, was renovated. Among the valuable works of art was an image of St. Nicholas from 1740. It is worth noting that before the current church, there was an even older one located on a nearby hill. Unfortunately, after World War II, the church was abandoned and fell into disuse, which affected its state of preservation. Architecturally, the building represents a style that combines the traditions of local religious structures with Byzantine influences, making it an interesting reference point for researchers of sacral architecture. As a witness to many changes in the region's history, the church is an important element of the cultural heritage of Płazów and its surroundings. Despite its current condition, it retains a rich history and traditions that are an integral part of local identity.