Dyatlovsky Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

В Dyatlovo on the central square named after September 17, as well as 5 centuries ago, the life of the city is concentrated. Here is the main and most important attraction of the city - Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Dyatlovsky church refers to the middle of the 17th century, made in the architectural style vilno baroque with rococo touches.

As evidenced by the information plate on the temple, the church was built in 1664 year with direct participation and funding Kazimir Lev Sapieha. By the way, it was with his support that the famous monastery in Bereza.

In the middle of the 18th century, in 1751, after a strong fire, the temple was partially rebuilt - the facade was modified. These changes added Vilna baroque features to the church. The work was carried out according to the project of the architect Alexander Asikevich, which already had Basilian Monastery in Boruny.

This reconstruction was carried out with the money of the Radziwills, who at that time owned Dyatlovo. Built around the same time manor-palace of this kind on the banks of the Dyatlovka River.

In 1882, another fire took place, which again damaged the church in Dyatlovo. As a result of repair work at the temple, the roof and ceilings were almost completely replaced.

At the beginning of the 20th century, in 1900, Dyatlovsky Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary surrounded by a high stone fence with a gate. In many old photographs and postcards, this fence is visible, next to it there were shopping arcades.

At some point, the fence was dismantled or destroyed; there is no exact information about these events. Today, there is a decorative forged fence around the temple.

Interesting fact: In 2017, a photo taken during the Christmas service in the Dyatlovo church hit the front pages of the legendary The Wall Street Journal.

The temple is the dominant Dyatlovo and is clearly visible even at the entrance, located at the intersection of Mickiewicz and Lenin streets.

In the Dyatlovsky district it will also be interesting to visit church in the village Palace. More interesting places in Belarus and options tours around the country.