Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos in Roztoka

The Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos in Roztoka is a Greek Catholic wooden church built in 1936 on the site of a previous church from 1822. It features a unique Greek cross floor plan and a central dome mounted on an octagonal drum, which is typical of church architecture in the region. It belongs to a group of religious architectural monuments that clearly illustrate the pursuit of creating a Ukrainian national style that combined various artistic and architectural traditions. The church is surrounded by an old cemetery with remnants of tombstones, adding historical context and cultural significance to the site. After World War II, the church was converted into a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, highlighting the changes that occurred in the region after the war. Interestingly, the church is part of a broader collection of monuments in southeastern Poland that bear witness to the rich history and cultural interactions of the area.