Church of St Joseph the Betrothed of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bierutów

The Church of St Joseph the Betrothed of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bierutów is a Roman Catholic parish church, built between 1891 and 1893.

Architecture

The building is a neo-Gothic structure, built of facing brick, with two naves. On the north side stands a tower - rectangular at the base, square above - topped with a soaring octagonal spire roof. The roof is covered with tiles and has dormer windows, while the windows are decorated with pointed arches.

Furnishings

The main altar and the side altars in the chapels by the chancel are in the neo-Gothic style. From the older furnishings, a Gothic chalice from the 16th century has survived, on a hexagonal foot with a statue of Christ Crucified, dated to 1656.

Affiliation

The church belongs to the Oleśnica East deanery of the Archdiocese of Wrocław.

Nearby

Right nearby, in Bierutów, are the Evangelical-Lutheran church and the synagogue.

Practical information

• The church stands in Bierutów, in Oleśnica County
• Opening hours and visiting rules are not confirmed in the available sources - worth checking before your visit, for example with the parish