Church of the Protection of the Mother of God in Czarna Cerkiewna

The Church of the Protection of the Mother of God in Czarna Cerkiewna is an Orthodox temple with a rich history dating back to the 16th century. The first wooden church was mentioned in 1555. After the local parish accepted the Union in 1626, a new church was built in the 18th century. In 1839, the parish transitioned to the Russian Orthodox Church. Throughout the 19th century, despite several renovations, the church was in poor condition, and in 1890, a decision was made to erect a new brick temple in the Byzantine-Russian style, which was consecrated in 1901. During the interwar period, the number of parishioners grew to 2,600, and the church retained its status as a parish church. The building features brick architecture, with a square main nave and rectangular annexes. A tower with a spire and an onion dome adds to its distinctive appearance. The interior of the church houses an eclectic iconostasis from 1901, a Uniate epitaph, and other elements from various historical periods, including 18th-century altars. Interestingly, the church has been renovated multiple times, and in the 20th century, both its interior and facade were modernized, restoring its former glory. The building has been listed in the register of monuments since 1998. Today, the church stands as a symbol of local culture and the history of Orthodoxy in the region.