St. Michael's Church in Siedliska

The Church of St. Michael in Siedliska is a Greek Catholic wooden church built in 1866. The building was renovated in 1914, and in 1893 its dedication was changed from the Exaltation of the Holy Cross to St. Michael. Architecturally, the church is characterized by a style of wooden construction typical of the region, fitting into the sacred tradition of the Carpathians. The history of this place is closely tied to its administrative affiliations—initially, the church belonged to the Bircza deanery, and after World War I, it was transferred to the Dynów deanery. In 1934, it became part of the Apostolic Administration of Lemkovyna, reflecting the church's importance in the cultural context of the Lemkos and their traditions. A branch church in Wołódź also belonged to the parish. After 1947, due to political and social changes, the church began to be used as a Roman Catholic temple, illustrating the dynamics of religious affiliation and demographic shifts in the region. Interestingly, the interior of the church and its surroundings preserve elements of Lemko culture, making this site a valuable point on the map of local cultural heritage.