
Today I’m taking you back to the Low Beskids once again, this time to a small village called Zdynia. There is another church here dedicated to the PROTECTION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD. I had the chance to see this church on the last day of my stay in Gładyszów, just before heading back home. It is located right next to the main road, so it is hard to miss.
Dzisiaj zabieram Was ponownie do Beskidu Niskiego, a dokładniej do małej miejscowości o nazwie Zdynia. Mieści się tutaj kolejna cerkiew pod wezwaniem OPIEKI MATKI BOŻEJ. Cerkiew tę miałam okazję zobaczyć już ostatniego dnia mojego pobytu w Gładyszowie, tuż przed drogą powrotną. Znajduje się ona przy głównej drodze, dlatego trudno jej nie zauważyć.


Like most churches in this region, it was built from wood. However, this was not only an aesthetic choice — wood was simply the most accessible material in the mountains, and such buildings could be constructed more quickly and repaired more easily.
Jak większość cerkwi położonych w tym regionie, została zbudowana z drewna. Nie był to jednak wyłącznie wybór estetyczny — drewno było w górach najłatwiej dostępnym materiałem, a takie budowle można było szybciej wznosić i łatwiej naprawiać.

In the photos, you can also see the bell tower standing separately, and this is not a coincidence, as in church architecture it was often built apart from the main structure. This was mainly to protect the church from fire, but it also had a symbolic meaning — it separated the sacred space from the outside world.
Na zdjęciach widać również dzwonnicę stojącą osobno i nie jest to przypadek, ponieważ w architekturze cerkiewnej często budowano ją oddzielnie od świątyni. Miało to przede wszystkim chronić przed pożarem, ale miało też znaczenie symboliczne — oddzielało sacrum od przestrzeni zewnętrznej.

Like most churches at this time of year, the building was unfortunately closed, so I could only admire it from the outside. It is not as monumental as the church in Kwiatoń, which has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is rather more modest, calm, and blends into the surrounding landscape. Everything here feels natural and unforced.
Jak większość cerkwi o tej porze roku, świątynia była niestety zamknięta, więc mogłam ją podziwiać jedynie z zewnątrz. Nie jest ona tak monumentalna jak cerkiew w Kwiatoniu, która została wpisana na Listę Światowego Dziedzictwa UNESCO. Jest raczej bardziej skromna, spokojna i wtapia się w krajobraz. Wszystko wygląda tutaj naturalnie i niewymuszenie.


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Muy buen post! Me gustó el contenido que compartiste. Pasé a dejar un voto y decirte que sigas asi!
Thank you! 😊 I really appreciate your kind words and support. It's always nice to know that someone enjoyed both the photos and the story behind them. Have a wonderful day and thanks for the vote!
Wow, what a beautiful and unique church. I love architectural designs like this that blend different styles, textures, and materials. This church is truly beautiful. Best regards.
Thank you! 😊 I completely agree. One of the things I love most about architecture is seeing how different styles, materials, and historical influences come together in a single building. Have a nice day!
That's one interesting church for sure! Yet one of the buildings that always makes one turn his/her head when passing by. There is always so much creativity within architectural design when it comes to this kind of construction!
The architecture of churches was always fascinating to me. The woodenness of this church in this peaceful village is full of charm and beauty. Thanks for sharing
Thank you! 😊 nI completely understand what you mean. There is something special about wooden churches. They often feel much warmer and more connected to their surroundings than many modern buildings.
That bell tower looks nice and the church also looks stunning. such a very beautiful place you visit.
Thank you! 😊 I really liked the bell tower as well. I think it adds a lot of character to the whole complex and makes the place even more charming. The church and its surroundings were absolutely beautiful and I always enjoy discovering places like this during my travels.