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Poland, Morochów, Church of the Transfiguration
The presence of a priest in Morokhiv is mentioned in documents from 1429. Information about the existence of a separate parish and church dates back to 1507. It is known that at the beginning of the 19th century, an old church in the village burned down. The present wooden church, Presentation of Jesus, was built in 1837 on the site of the old temple (schematism records of the Przemyśl eparchy indicate 1854 as the year of construction). A thorough renovation took place in 1921–1922. At that time, the local parish had a branch in Zavadka Morokhivs’ka, and parishioners from Mokryi, Nebeshchany, and Porazha also attended this church.
During the battles of World War II in 1944, the structure was damaged, and after the deportation of the Ukrainian population, it stood unused. After some residents returned from deportation sites, the Orthodox community was able to register and reclaim the church, which required renovation. The church is of log construction, set on a stone foundation. A sacristy and another technical room are attached to the sanctuary on both sides. A square-framed tower with a side entrance is attached on the western side. The church is crowned with three complex Baroque domes. A freestanding bell tower, built in 2000, now stands on the site of an earlier one that has not survived.
The church contains a complete iconostasis with icons from the late 19th century and ornamental paintings.
Sources:
O. Svidzynska