Holy Trinity Parish in Latowiczu

The Parish of the Holy Trinity in Latowicz, established in the 11th century, is one of the oldest in the Vistula region of the Archdiocese of Poznań. Historically, the Church of St. Lawrence was built on Długa Street, and the patron of the temple was St. John the Baptist. In 1400, Duchess Anna Konradowa of Mazovia erected a second church, dedicated to St. Anne, in connection with the town's incorporation under municipal law. In the 16th century, the church's prominence grew, with the establishment of a priests' association and the Latowicz deanery, transforming the parish into an important religious center. In the second half of the 18th century, church brotherhoods were active, engaging in charitable work. Between 1733 and 1737, under the patronage of August Aleksander Czartoryski, a new church dedicated to the Holy Trinity was built, which was later demolished in 1918. The area was rich in places of worship, and in the 17th century, the parish church was surrounded by other chapels. Many of these were destroyed during the Swedish Deluge. The current neo-Gothic brick church, built between 1899 and 1911 according to the design of architect Józef Pius Dziekoński, stands 66 meters tall and can accommodate 6,000 people. The church houses a historic painting of Our Lady of Grace of Latowicz, as well as side altars from the previous church. In 2010, the parish had approximately 5,561 faithful. Its territorial scope includes villages such as Budziska, Chyżyny, Dąbrówka, Dębe Małe, and others. The church is located on the Siedlce Loop, part of the tourist trail known as the Pearls of Mazovia, making it an attractive destination for tourists who can admire not only its architecture but also the rich history and culture of the region.