Trinity Church is a stunning architectural gem located in the city. Its well-maintained grounds and unique atmosphere make it a truly special place. The church, currently serving as the church of the UGCC, has a fascinating history. Originally built in the early 16th century, it was dismantled in 1935 as part of the Soviet government's anti-religious campaign. However, restoration efforts began in 1995, and the church is now in excellent condition.
The exterior of the church is beautiful and captivating, making it a must-visit attraction in the old town. It is considered one of the oldest churches in the city, with references to its existence dating back to 1582. The architecture is impressive, and it once even had a Turkish minaret. The church served as a cathedral during the 16th and 17th centuries and was accompanied by a school and a hospital.
Over the years, the church underwent various transformations. It was turned into a mosque during Turkish rule and later became the main church of the Greek Catholic monastery of the Holy Trinity in the 1740s. After Podillya was annexed by Russia, the church became Orthodox.
The original church followed a defensive temple design, with a unique shamrock-shaped altar and a bell tower. The walls of the temple were about 1.8 meters thick, with the exedra walls being slightly thinner at 1.2 meters. Over time, additional structures were added to the church, such as a false wooden bath and two outbuildings.
Unfortunately, in 1935, the church was dismantled by the Bolsheviks, but in the early 1990s, reconstruction efforts began. The new church, completed in 2010, was designed by architect Volodymyr Bevz. Although it is considered a restoration, the new church differs from its original features. However, it has become a focal point of the city's skyline and a beautiful addition to the Old Town.
Visitors are often captivated by the church's beauty, both inside and out. The interior, decorated in an Orthodox style, may disappoint some who expected to see more antiquity. Nevertheless, the church remains a popular destination, attracting numerous parishioners on Sundays. Inside, there is a small rose garden and benches, providing a tranquil and serene atmosphere.
It is important to note that while the church appears to have a long history, it is a modern building constructed in 2010. The original church had various outlines and underwent numerous transformations throughout its existence. From wooden structures in the 12th and 13th centuries to stone buildings in the 14th and 16th centuries, the church served different religious denominations. The reconstruction of the church began after the Soviet Union's collapse, and it has since become an integral part of the Old Town.
Trinity Church is a captivating site that offers a glimpse into the rich history of the city. Its stunning architecture, well-preserved grounds, and serene atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the area.
01.11.21
Володимир
One of the buildings of the city, which impressed me the most with its architecture, well-groomed area and special atmosphere. I just wanted to sit in the yard and not rush anywhere. There really are some special feelings. Today it is the current chu.. Read more »rch of the UGCC with a rich and interesting history. The ancient temple was dismantled in 1935 as part of the Soviet government's struggle against religion. On March 3, 1995, the restoration of the church began according to the project of architect Volodymyr Bevz. The temple is in excellent condition, I definitely advise you to visit!
20.07.21
Олена
Beautiful and quiet place
04.07.21
Михаил
I didn’t go inside, but outside it is very beautiful!
23.05.21
Aleksey
The Church of the Holy Trinity of the UGCC (early 16th century) was once the main temple of the city. Interesting and impressive architecture. There was also a Turkish minaret here at one time. One of the main attractions of the old town.
13.12.20
Artem
Beautiful and authentic architecture ❤️??
06.10.20
Alexander
The Church of the Holy Trinity is considered by some researchers to be the oldest of the churches in Kamianets, one that existed during the time of the Koriatovychs. In the surviving documentary sources, the first mention of the church dates back to .. Read more »1582. In the XVI-XVII centuries. the church was a cathedral, and the governors (officials) of the Lviv Orthodox bishop lived next to it. The church had a school and a hospital.
During Turkish rule, the church was turned into a mosque. In the 1740s, it was rebuilt by the Basilians as the main church of the Greek Catholic monastery of the Holy Trinity, and after the annexation of Podillya to Russia, the church became Orthodox.
By type, the original church belonged to the defensive temples, the altar (eastern) part of which in plan had the shape of a shamrock (the so-called triconch type), and the western part had a bell tower above the porch. Adjacent to the square nave in plan was a semicircular apse from the east, semi-circular exedra (conch) from the north and south, and a bell tower from the west. The thickness of the walls of the temple is about 1.8 m, the walls of the exedra are a little thinner - about 1.2 m.
Initially, a battle tier was erected in the Trinity Church above the nave, exedra and apse. It was probably a stone parapet pierced by a line of loopholes. Thus, the nave initially consisted of two tiers, the lower, actually the temple, which was about 8 m high, and the upper, defensive about 2 m high. A bell tower was added to the nave from the west, which was also used as a defensive tower.
In the late XVIII - early XIX centuries. over the nave was built a bulky false wooden bath, which distorted the original appearance and proportions of the temple. In 1854, an octagonal stone bath, topped with a dome, was built on the site of a wooden bath.
In 1858, during another reconstruction, two single-storey outbuildings appeared near the temple, erected between the apse and the exedra.
Interestingly, in 1835 a project for the reconstruction of the monastery was developed. The project, in particular, provided for the demolition of the old three-conch temple and the construction of a new church in its place in the Russian-Byzantine style with five baths. The only thing that saved the ancient church was the lack of funds for the project.
100 years later, however, the Bolsheviks could not escape the temple. In 1932, a resolution was passed to close the Trinity and St. John the Baptist Churches in Kamianets-Podilskyi, as well as the Kazan Cathedral. Three years later, in 1935, the Church of the Holy Trinity, a valuable architectural monument of the XVI century, was dismantled to its foundations.
In the early 1990s, the land on which the church stood was handed over to the monks of the Greek Catholic Order of St. Basil the Great, who decided to begin rebuilding the church on cleared foundations. Construction began in 1995 after two years of archeological excavations and a thorough survey of the remains of the ancient church. The construction lasted 15 years, the newly built church was solemnly consecrated on July 10, 2010.
The author of the project of the new church was the architect Volodymyr Bevz. Although the construction work was positioned as a restoration, in reality the project did not provide for the restoration of the temple in the features it had for centuries. The project envisaged rather the construction of a new building, created "based on the image" of the ancient church. For example, the church bell tower, which towered over the church in the 17th century, was not restored. and was destroyed in 1672, then rebuilt in the middle of the XVIII century., Then stood until the destruction of the temple in 1935. At the same time, was restored wooden bath over the nave, which appeared in the temple only at the beginning of the XIX century. As a result, the restored church does not look like a Podolsk defensive church of the XVI-XVII centuries, or a church of the second half of the XVIII-XIX centuries. The project of fencing the temple had nothing to do with the restoration at all.
Nevertheless, the newly built Church of the Holy Trinity became the decoration of the square and the entire Old Town and surprisingly fit well into the city skyline above the eastern edge of the Smotrych Canyon. Due to its convenient location on the hill, the church is perceived as one of the high-rise dominants of the northern part of the city and is its new architectural accent.
05.09.20
Vlad
Wonderful church. Repair works were carried out on the territory. Could not go in the middle.
28.08.20
Alexey
The church looks nice.
04.08.19
Marianna
This is a very unusual church, because inside it is decorated as Orthodox. It was a little disappointing that inside it is so new, the antiquity has not survived. But at the same time on Sunday a lot of parishioners visit her. And the look is beautif.. Read more »ul. Inside, in a small area there is a rose garden and benches.
29.05.18
Варвара
Attention, fake! ?
Or a cue if you like the term more.
But in any case, it is worth knowing that this church of the Holy Trinity, which looks as if it has passed through the ages, is a new building of 2010, which does not even correspond to any of t.. Read more »he historical outlines of the church. ?
And there were a lot of outlines and the place, as they say, was painted. Because there are hypotheses that the first wooden temple was built here in the XII-XIII centuries. Written references to stone buildings can be found in documents of the XIV-XVI centuries. and even evidence that the church had a cathedral status (ie was the main temple of the city). Greek Catholics, Orthodox and Muslims prayed here at one time, which was marked by constant alterations for the church: the bathhouse will be built, the outbuildings will be completed, and the bell tower will be turned into a minaret. The temple became a monastery thanks to the Order of Basilian Monks. ☝?The status of the cathedral was lost in 1781, when the Church of the Forerunner was built. He had to give part of his territories through the construction of the Novoplanivsky Bridge, because they were of strategic importance for the new transport artery of the city. The final destruction (to the foundation) of the church was in 1935. ?
Already after the collapse of the Soviet Union, archeological excavations began here, and later the reconstruction of the temple, which took 5 years. Today, the church is an authentic part of the Old Town, which you come across almost immediately after crossing the Novoplanivsky Bridge. It is beautiful both day and night.
20.11.17
Kostyantyn
Very beautiful church, located in the city center. Popular place among tourists. Paving stones have been laid around the church. There are many shops and souvenir shops nearby. It is worth visiting this place both during the day and in the evening. T.. Read more »he building has historical value for the city. A very interesting and beautiful mosaic is laid out on the wall of the church. Entrance inside is free, but during business hours.
12.04.17
Eva
Everyone takes this photo.
17.12.16
Fulvio
Nice view from the road, in perfect combination with the history of the city.
4.9 / 43
