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Vitebsk region, Glubokoe District, Udzela, Sovetskaya street, 52A
The Church of the Immaculate Conception of Saint Virgin Mary, located in the Udzela agrotown in Hlybokaye district, is an architectural monument with features of Baroque and Classicism, captivating with its beauty and historical heritage.
About the Church
In 1642, Voivode Jozef Korsak founded a Franciscan monastery and built a wooden Catholic church in Udzela. Since 1722, a Catholic parish has been active here. The stone church, replacing the wooden one, was built from 1766 to 1791 and dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
The church complex included a church-house, a monastery building, household buildings, a brick fence with gates, and a bell tower. Despite various changes over the centuries, the church has preserved its unique architectural style, combining features of Baroque and Classicism.
From 1948 to 1989, when the monastery was closed, the church was used as a warehouse. However, in 1989, it was returned to the faithful, and after restoration work, it became a place of worship again.
Today, the catholic church attracts tourists with its exquisite interior and unique appearance, embodying the greatness of history and religious culture of the region.