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Dominican Church in Staryi Chortoryisk

Staryi Chortoryisk, first mentioned in 1100, is a large village with a population of about 1,800 people located in the Volyn region, 100 km northeast of Lutsk.

Here you can find a beautiful monument of architecture – the Dominican Church (1741-1753), one of the most valuable Baroque masterpieces in Volhynia. The project of the church was made by the architect Pawel Gizycki. Staryi Chortoryisk on Google Maps. Photos by: Maxim Ritus.

Dominican Church in Staryi Chortoryisk, Ukraine, photo 1

After the Polish uprising of 1830-1831, the monastery of the Dominicans in Staryi Chortoryisk was closed. It was given to the local Orthodox community.

Dominican Church in Staryi Chortoryisk, Ukraine, photo 2

During the First World War, the monastery was damaged. After the war, these lands became part of Poland and the building was restored.

Dominican Church in Staryi Chortoryisk, Ukraine, photo 3

During the Second World War, the church was damaged again. In 1945, this territory became part of the USSR. The Soviet authorities turned it into a grain warehouse. Later it was abandoned.

Dominican Church in Staryi Chortoryisk, Ukraine, photo 4

In 1999, in independent Ukraine, the church was again given to the Orthodox community and The Holy Cross Exaltation Monastery was created.

Dominican Church in Staryi Chortoryisk, Ukraine, photo 5

Dominican Church in Staryi Chortoryisk, Ukraine, photo 6

Dominican Church in Staryi Chortoryisk, Ukraine, photo 7

Dominican Church in Staryi Chortoryisk, Ukraine, photo 8

Dominican Church in Staryi Chortoryisk, Ukraine, photo 9

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