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Church Attractions In Zhovkva

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Zhovkva is a city in Lviv Oblast of western Ukraine. It is the administrative center of Zhovkva Raion . Its population is approximately 13,834 .
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  • 1. St. Lawrence Catholic Church Zhovkva
    The Collegiate Church of St. Lawrence is the main Roman Catholic church of Zhovkva, Ukraine. It was built between 1606 and 1618 as the pantheon of the Polish commander Stanisław Żółkiewski and his family.
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  • 2. Wooden Church of St. Trinity Zhovkva
    Wooden church architecture in Ukraine dates from the beginning of Christianity in the area and comprises a set of unique styles and forms specific to many sub-regions of the country. As a form of vernacular culture, construction of the churches in specific styles is passed on to subsequent generations. The architectural styles vary from very simple to complicated - involving a high degree of carpentry and wood-cutting artistry. Aside from tserkvas , there are quite a few kosciols that are preserved in Western Ukraine. Some of these churches remain in active use.
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