The Church of All Saints in Pszczyna

The Church of All Saints in Pszczyna is a Roman Catholic temple whose history dates back to 1326. After being damaged by fires in 1622 and 1748, the building was repeatedly rebuilt and modernized. The last major reconstruction took place in 1754 under the direction of architect Christian Jähne, using the walls of the old structure. Despite numerous renovations, the church did not retain its original late Baroque features and is currently not considered a high-class monument. Its architecture is characterized by a three-sided presbytery, a tall tower, and saddle roofs over the nave and chapels. The interior is distinguished by an 18th-century late Baroque music choir, topped with an organ made by Stanisław Stankiewicz. Notable decorative elements include a *kulisowy* main altar with a painting depicting the adoration of the Holy Trinity and two side altars, one of which features the regionally revered image of the Mother of God of Pszczyna. The church interior also houses a valuable baptismal font and a statue of "Ecce Homo." Underground, there is a crypt where members of the Promnitz family are buried. The church hosts numerous cultural events, such as concerts, including the "Musica da Chiesa" Chamber Music Festival series, featuring renowned ensembles like Sinfonia Varsovia. Additionally, the church tower houses four bells from different eras, the oldest of which dates back to 1651. Despite numerous damages, the Church of All Saints remains an important cultural and historical landmark of Pszczyna.