Catholic church of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary ( Belorussian. Kastcel Narajennya Naysvyatseyshay Dzeva Maryі ) is a Catholic church located in the central part of Borisov , on the street named after III International. Belongs to the Borisov dean of the Minsk-Mogilev archdiocese . An architectural monument, built in 1806-1823 in the style of late classicism [1] , is included in the State list of historical and cultural values of the Republic of Belarus [1] . The five-tier belfry tower stands out in the silhouette of the city.
| Catholic temple | |
| Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary | |
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| Castcel Naradzhennya Naysvyatseysay Dzeva Maryі | |
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| A country |  Belarus |
| City | Borisov |
| Denomination | Catholicism |
| Diocese | Minsk-Mogilev Archdiocese |
| Architectural style | classicism |
| Building | 1806 - 1823 |
| condition | acts |
 | Object of the State list of historical and cultural values of the Republic of Belarus Code: 613G000002 |
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History
Construction began in 1806 on the site of an old wooden church, erected in the XVII century. and burned out during one of the fires. The temple was built for about 17 years, then rebuilt several times. In 1863, it was closed by decree of the Russian authorities.
Church services resumed at the end of the 19th century. For a long time in the altar of the temple there was a local shrine - an ancient miraculous icon of the Mother of God with Jesus blessing the world. The main altar stood out for its rich design, carvings, and gilded details. The walls of the temple, arches and columns were decorated with a variety of art murals, terracotta panels. An organ was installed in the choirs. Underground premises were occupied by crypts .
In the first years of Soviet power, church services continued; in 1937 the church was closed. In 1988, the temple was returned to the Catholic Church. Since 1990, church services have been resumed.
Architecture
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Borisov was built in the style of late classicism . In the second half of the 19th century, side towers were demolished and a massive five-tier bell tower with a high faceted spire and an openwork forging cross was erected in the center of the facade. In the post-war period, the tower was partially demolished, in the 90s of the XX century it was completely restored.
Source
- Mashchenko S.N. Minsk and surroundings. - Minsk: Higher School, 2008.