Church of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Legnica

The Church of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Legnica is a church of the Greek Catholic parish, standing at Wrocławska Street 180. Unlike many Lower Silesian Orthodox churches that arose from the adaptation of former Protestant churches, this building was erected from scratch as a modern church, between 1998 and 2008, to a design by Jacek Mermon.

Interior

Inside the church there is a modern iconostasis, that is, a screen of icons separating the sanctuary from the main nave, characteristic of churches of the Eastern rite.

Parish

The Greek Catholic parish in Legnica has existed since 1957 and belongs to the Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin. It is one of the pastoral centres of the Byzantine-Ukrainian rite in Lower Silesia, where many faithful of this denomination settled after Operation Vistula.

Practical information

• Address: Wrocławska Street 180, Legnica
• Access: central Legnica, near the Municipal Park and the Piast Castle
• It is worth checking service times and visiting possibilities directly before your visit, as the church functions as an active parish church