Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Jodłownik

The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Jodłownik is a historic, single-nave temple made of larch wood, erected in 1585 by Przecław Niewiarowski. Built according to the principles of log construction, it is vertically boarded and covered with shingles, showcasing elements of the Gothic style. Its architecture features a three-sided closed chancel, a square post-built tower, and a small hexagonal belfry added in the 17th century. This church is part of the Lesser Poland Wooden Architecture Trail and originally served as a parish church, but now functions as an auxiliary church of the Parish of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. After the founder's death, care of the temple was taken over by the Dominican Order, and later by the Cistercians, who carried out a major renovation. In 1925, an independent parish was established in Jodłownik, and a new church took over the parish functions, leaving the wooden church in an auxiliary role, which has become increasingly limited over the years. The interior of the church is adorned with historic polychrome from 1764, and its furnishings include a main altar from the second half of the 18th century, which once housed the miraculous image of the Mother of God of Jodłownik. Other valuable elements include a bright Renaissance pulpit from the 16th century, paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries, and bells from the second half of the 16th century. The church is a witness to a long and rich history, but it is now permanently closed, and masses are held there very rarely.