The church of Saint Andrew the Apostle

About the Church

Built between 1908 and 1914, the church of Saint Andrew the Apostle is a monumental three-nave basilica with a semi-circular apse. The church is characterised by neo-Baroque architecture and is surrounded by a stone fence with a gate. Inside you can find an icon of saint Anne, dating from the end of the 18th to the beginning of the 19th century.

History

The Catholic parish in the village of Lyntupy has existed for a long time, with the original construction of a wooden church in 1459. Various charitable endowments and building works have been carried out here at various times in its history, including the erection of a brick chapel in 1640. At the beginning of the 20th century, after a fire, the wooden church was replaced by a new building constructed in Russian Baroque style; the construction was completed in 1914. During the Soviet period, the church faced repeated attempts to close down, but the religious people managed to preserve it.

The church of Saint Andrew the Apostle is not only an architectural masterpiece with an interesting history. Thanks to its monumentality and unusual architecture, it attracts tourists and pilgrims, becoming one of the landmarks of the region