Village Zasvir is located next to the beautiful lake Svir, on the border of the Minsk and Grodno regions. Of the attractions, the ancient bosom in the Baroque style, founded in the early 18th century. In addition, the ruins of the former Carmelite monastery, which was founded in 1697. The military cemetery of the First World War has been preserved behind the church building.
The construction of the monastery, as well as the church in Zasvir, was carried out with the support and funds of Kristof and Jadwiga Zenovich. Initially, the monastery buildings were wooden, but over time they were renovated and rebuilt from stone.
Trinity Church looks quite simple and even ascetic, such features are inherent in temples belonging to the architectural style of Sarmatian Baroque. Similar churches are in Novogrudok, Kletsk и Michalishkakh.
The church is two-towered, with a high apse above the altar.
Interestingly, there is no such central entrance - it seems to be blocked by a small apse (?) with a modest door on the side. Why they did this is unknown, but I have seen similar receptions in Catholic churches before.
During the Russian-Polish war of 1830-31, the church and monastery were closed. Such a fate befell many Catholic churches of that time. And after the events of 1863, the church was completely transferred to the Orthodox Church.
During the First World War, German soldiers organized a hospital within the walls of the Trinity Church, and the dead were kept behind the church. The cemetery has been preserved.
In the 19th year, 20th century, church in the village of Zasvir returned to the bosom of the Catholic faith.
The Second World War also left its mark on the fate of the Holy Trinity Church. After the end of military operations, the church was closed again, and the building was adapted for a school and a dormitory. Over time and due to lack of need, the Zasvirsky church fell into disrepair and began to crumble.
In 1990, the temple was again returned to the Catholics and reconstruction began.
A little further from the church, an unusual wooden house has been preserved. The building resembles a real estate, but in fact it is a former cinema club built in 1930.
In these parts, you should definitely look into Svir, and so in Shemetovo.
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