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About this place
Many of the monuments of Zakarpattia can impress and remain in the memory of every traveler. However, the most impressive among them is the Church of St. George in Drohobych, built without a single nail.. This truly unique wooden structure belongs to the sacred architecture monuments of Halychyna. It is believed that it was built in the late 15th century in the village of Navdiieve (Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast). In 1656, it was transported in parts and erected on the site of the burned church.
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The uniqueness of the Catholic Church of St. George lies not only in its age, but also in the uniqueness of the interior paintings, which appeared only at the end of the 17th – beginning of the 18th century. Their authors are Stepan Medytskyi, his sons, and students. Thanks to the detailed images, one can imagine how our ancestors saw Christianity several centuries ago.
Interesting facts:
- The Church of St. George was exchanged from the peasants for salt.
- The church bell tower was built in 1670, after the church was moved to Drohobych.
- The paintings on the church walls were made only with natural paints, which were produced from colored clay, roots of dried plants, egg yolk, and holy water.
- By soaking the wood in a special saline solution, the builders managed to make the church strong and durable.
Frequently Asked Questions about St. George's Museum-Church
Чим цікава музей-церква святого Юра?
Церква святого Юра - одна з найкраще збережених пам'яток в Україні і належить до давньої української сакральної архітектури. Також церква має дуже багато цікавих розписів та побудована без єдиного цвяха.
На що варто звернути увагу в церкві?
В церкві дуже багато розписів і іконостас які є найбільшою цінністю церви. Унікальність розписів є те що вони дають змогу зазирнути в минуле і дають сучасності уявлення про те, яким бачили світ наші предки.
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