St. Anthony's Church in Sieniawa

The Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Sieniawa is a wooden temple built in the mid-18th century, funded by Andrzej Sendzimir and his wife Anna. Constructed from fir wood using the log technique, the church features a vertically boarded façade and a hipped roof covered with wood shingles, adorned with a bell tower. The interior is decorated with three Baroque altars from the 18th century, Stations of the Cross, as well as a Baroque-style pulpit and organ prospectus. Surrounded by arcades and exceptional linden trees, it is considered one of the most beautiful examples of wooden architecture in Lesser Poland. After World War II, along with damages to the church, numerous restoration works were carried out, and in 1983 a new parish was established, leading to the construction of a new temple, which was consecrated in 2001. The church is a revered place of worship, particularly associated with St. Anthony, the patron saint of marriages. An interesting fact is the history of the painting depicting the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, painted by Maria Przyborowska, whose husband died in Katyn. The church and the new parish have a rich history, from a manorial chapel to the role of a modern temple, testifying to the spiritual and cultural heritage of the region.