St. Mark the Evangelist Church in Rodaki

The Church of St. Mark the Evangelist in Rodaki is a wooden temple located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in Olkusz County, within the municipality of Klucze. Built in 1601, it is a single-nave structure, roofed with wood shingles and partially surrounded by arcades. It is distinguished by its unique construction, which utilized larch wood and did not employ any nails, highlighting the craftsmanship and tradition of wooden architecture in the region. The church is entered in the register of immovable monuments of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship and is part of the Lesser Poland Wooden Architecture Route, which promotes the historical and artistic heritage of wooden structures in the area. The interior of the church is adorned with two mannerist altars dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. An interesting element of the furnishings is the late Gothic statue of St. Nicholas from 1400, located in the side altar. Attention should also be paid to the statue of the Risen Christ, which was transferred from the church in Chechło, and the wooden Baroque epitaph of Father Krzysztof Zawalski. The church in Rodaki is not only an important element of local cultural heritage but also a tourist attraction, drawing enthusiasts of architecture, history, and sacred art.