Church of Saint Paraskeva

The Church of Saint Paraskevi is the youngest wooden church in the western part of Drohobych. Its facades are visually elongated vertically. Its compact size led to an expansion of the church's area. Large additional rooms were added, and with their appearance the building's original look was destroyed. Near the church is a defensive-type bell tower.

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The first mentions of the church date back to 1496. However, after a fire the building was rebuilt in 1815. Therefore, the final date of construction is the early 19th century. The interiors of the church are decorated with murals and a painted iconostasis. Thanks to a unique construction technique and the preserved old interiors, the Church of Saint Paraskevi is deservedly a masterpiece of Ukrainian architecture.

Interesting facts:

• The wooden church burned down several times, so it was rebuilt again.
• A 1695 service book is still kept in the church.
• The church was closed for almost 30 years. Only in 1990 was services resumed here.
• There are three bells in the bell tower, but they were all made in different years.