Z dziejów parafii unickiej pw. św. Michała Archanioła w Perespie w XVIII wieku
The history of Saint Michael the Archangel Uniate Parish in Perespa in the 18th century

Summary/Abstract: Perespa is a tiny village located in Tyszowce gmina (country commune) that lies within the administration of Tomaszów poviat (county) in Lubelskie Voivodship (District). Its roots date back to at least the beginning of 16th century. The first written record about this village claiming it to be abandoned dates back to 1531. However, it is recorded that the Orthodox church functioned there according to the note from 1570. The operation of the Orthodox parish throughout the remaining years of 16th century was also later confirmed. The Uniate parish of Saint Michael the Archangel was the successor of the Orthodox parish. In the beginning, in terms of jurisdiction it belonged to the protopope in Grabowiec. In accordance with the post-visitation protocols the Orthodox church appears to have been wooden and quite well equipped with ecclesiastical utensils. Also, there was a wooden bell tower and a cemetery by the church. Not only did a paroch (parish priest) have some arable land and grassland at his disposal to cultivate and support himself but also he collected various fees from the parishioners. Furthermore, he also was in possession of a parsonage and ancillary buildings. The personal details of past seven parochs presiding at this church in the period this research focuses on has been established whereas the average number of parishioners for the same period that fluctuated with the time is estimated at between 300 and 375.

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