Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Górsk

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Górsk is a Roman Catholic temple that originally served as an Evangelical church. Located in Poland, the building was erected in 1613, and its history is linked to turbulent events such as the Swedish Deluge, which led to its destruction between 1655 and 1660. Reconstruction was completed in 1674. In the interwar period, the church belonged to the Toruń superintendent of the United Evangelical Church. After World War II, the building was taken over by the Catholic Church. Architecturally, the temple represents early Baroque style, built of brick, with a rectangular, hall-like layout. The interior of the church is adorned with valuable monuments, including a baptismal font from around 1230, a chalice from 1600, a pulpit from 1608, and polychrome paintings from 1694, which feature eight ceiling paintings. Additional highlights include the choir and organ from 1700, as well as the main altar from 1727. The church is listed in the register of historical monuments, underscoring its cultural and historical value. Interestingly, despite its original Evangelical function, it now serves as a place of Catholic worship, reflecting the shift in the religious landscape of the region after World War II.