A historical overview of sacred buildings in the Orthodox parish of the Ascention of the Lord in Klejniki Cover Image

Исторический очерк о сакральных объектах на территории православного прихода Вознесения Господня в Клейниках
A historical overview of sacred buildings in the Orthodox parish of the Ascention of the Lord in Klejniki

Author(s): Adrian Kuprianowicz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Architecture, Theology and Religion, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: Klejniki parish; sacred buildings; sacred architecture; clergy; material fittings of churches

Summary/Abstract: The article is an attempt to present certain events over the past centuries connected with the creation of sacred buildings in the Orthodox parish in Klejniki. The article gives the chronological dates of the construction of every place of worship, often presenting their material fittings, such as icons, liturgical texts, etc. The material presented is also enriched with notes on clergymen carrying out pastoral duties in Klejniki parish, and their spiritual contribution to parishioners’ life. The parish life did not avoid various problems connected with an attempt to build churches. The lack of money, difficulties with an access to building materials, and administrative problems caused significant delays in construction work.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 313-327
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Russian