Address:
- Vitebsk region, Glubokoe District, Mosar, Molodezhnaya street, 3A
The stone church of St. Anne, erected in 1792 in the classical style with the support of Anna and Robert Brzostowsky, is surrounded by a three-tiered stone bell tower (1931) and the chapel of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn. Unique reliefs adorn the church, adding to its splendor.
History
The Church of St. Anne was built in 1792 by Robert and Anna Brzostowski, who owned Mosar at the end of the 18th century. During World War II the church functioned, and after the war, despite attempts of Soviet authorities to close the church, Father Michal Sucharevich served there after his return from Siberian exile until his death in 1961. From 1961 to 1988, the parish had no priest, but the faithful continued to gather and pray in the church. From 1990 until his death in 2010, Father Juozas Bulka served as the parish priest. In his lifetime, the church was restored, a park was laid out in front of the church, and Stations of the Cross were built.
Juozas Bulka became famous in the country for his uncompromising struggle against alcoholism, he organized an anti-alcohol museum near the church, and he laid the "alley of sobriety" in the park. In 2006, the rector was awarded the Francysk Skaryna Medal for his contributions.
The Church Today
The church hosts an active club with billiards and a sports ground. Around the area there is a beautiful arboretum, which brought fame to Mosar as the "Belarusian Versailles".
Church in Mosar, imbued with the spirit of Belarusian architecture, attracts numerous tourists and offers an opportunity to experience the true vacation in Belarus. Nowadays, a trip to Mosar is included in many educational routes for those tourists who are attracted to Tourism and Recreation in Belarus.
