Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos in Rozdziele

The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rozdziele, belonging to the Polish Autocephalous Orthodox Church, is an exceptional example of wooden architecture in the Lemko style. Built in 1756 in Serednica and relocated to Rozdziele in 1985, it retains its tripartite layout with a presbytery, nave, and narthex but differs from typical Lemko churches. Its characteristic features include log construction and ridge roofs covered with sheet metal. After the residents of Serednica were displaced during Operation "Vistula," the church fell into ruin. However, thanks to the efforts of Orthodox parishioners and the support of Archbishop Adam, it was successfully moved and restored. The consecration of the new church took place on August 24, 1986. The entire operation, including part of the furnishings and the bell, was funded by Lemkos from the USA. Inside the church, there is an iconostasis from the 19th and 20th centuries, although the original icons were stolen. Interestingly, the church was entered into the register of monuments on January 31, 1985, as number A-58, and its surroundings are enclosed by a wooden fence with a sheet metal roof. Located in the southern part of Rozdziele, it is a place where services are held every Sunday, and the patronal feast is celebrated on September 21. The church is not only an important element of local culture but also a testament to the history of the Lemko community in Poland.