Most Holy Trinity Church, Tvrdošín
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The Roman Catholic Church
of the Most Holy Trinity in Tvrdošín
, region Orava
, Slovakia
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Original wooden church was built in first half of 17th century. The church was burned down few times. Current walled Most Holy Trinity Church was begun to build on 24 May 1766. From the original wooden church was remainded tower (from 1628),a middle choir, an oratory and a sanctuary. The church was sanctified on 2 June 1770 on Most Holy Trinity day.
During the Second World War the church was targeted by mine. East part of roof was damaged, also the baroque
altar. Innovation of left side baroque
main altar was realized after 1945 by academic artist Ctibor Belan cooperate with benched master Jan Rakyta.
In the church there find the monumental late-baroque altar, the Marian column (from late 18th century), the Sculpture of Saint John of Nepomuk
(from late 18th century), a folk sculpture of Saint Florian
(from second half of 18th century).
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
of the Most Holy Trinity in Tvrdošín
Tvrdošín
Tvrdošín ; ; ) is a town in central Slovakia.-Geography:The town is located at the confluence of the Orava and Oravica rivers, from the Polish borders and cca. from Dolný Kubín. It consists of the boroughs of Krásna Hôrka, Medvedzie, and Tvrdošín....
, region Orava
Orava
Orava may refer to:*Orava , a region in Slovakia and Poland*Orava in Slovakia*Orava , a castle in Slovakia*Orava , a reservoir in Slovakia...
, Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
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Original wooden church was built in first half of 17th century. The church was burned down few times. Current walled Most Holy Trinity Church was begun to build on 24 May 1766. From the original wooden church was remainded tower (from 1628),a middle choir, an oratory and a sanctuary. The church was sanctified on 2 June 1770 on Most Holy Trinity day.
During the Second World War the church was targeted by mine. East part of roof was damaged, also the baroque
Baroque
The Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
altar. Innovation of left side baroque
Baroque
The Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
main altar was realized after 1945 by academic artist Ctibor Belan cooperate with benched master Jan Rakyta.
In the church there find the monumental late-baroque altar, the Marian column (from late 18th century), the Sculpture of Saint John of Nepomuk
John of Nepomuk
John of Nepomuk is a national saint of the Czech Republic, who was drowned in the Vltava river at the behest of Wenceslaus, King of the Romans and King of Bohemia. Later accounts state that he was the confessor of the queen of Bohemia and refused to divulge the secrets of the confessional...
(from late 18th century), a folk sculpture of Saint Florian
Saint Florian
Florian lived in the time of the Roman emperors Diocletian and Maximian, and was commander of the imperial army in the Roman province of Noricum. In addition to his military duties, he was also responsible for organizing firefighting brigades....
(from second half of 18th century).