Church of St. Michael, Synkavichy

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Марк Краязнаўца

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Synkovichi In the village of Synkovichi, near Slonim, there is one of the most atypical and interesting temples in Belarus, moreover, it is the oldest defense-type temple in Belarus, of which not so many have been preserved. The bulky red brick building surrounded by rapeseed fields, standing literally in the middle of nothing, is truly amazing. And as we approach the time-worn medieval walls, the awe of the monumentality of the structure only increases. The most probable time of its construction can be considered the end of the XV — beginning of the XVI century. Massive walls, towers and rooms above arches with loopholes bring it closer to a small castle. The plan of the temple is a slightly elongated rectangle with a three—nave division, where all the naves have almost the same width. The architecture of the church contains details of ancient Russian and Gothic architecture. The first ones include the arcature belt covering the apses and the two eastern round towers at the level of the lower tier. To the second, pointed arches of openings, steep roof, machicolations. The pediments of the church, which make up most of the end facades, are cut with numerous decorative niches, which remove the impression of the heaviness of the wall.

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Михаил Ремер

Level 8 Local Expert

The format is very unusual. In fact, it is a fortress, and even on land. It feels like an organ is missing. Everything is very impressive inside, but it's fresh from being used to it. If you want to attend the service, it makes sense to be puzzled by warm clothes. A temple with a rich history; I visited it myself at the time of the raid, but it is better to go there accompanied by a knowledgeable person

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Ильдар Бабиков

Level 11 Local Expert

When you stand in front of this brick giant, "a monument of cult-defensive late Gothic-Renaissance architecture," you don't understand where Orthodoxy is here (the interior is more familiar, but the walls and vaults betray Gothic). But where - you need to go around (from the parking lot) the church and a bell tower will appear in front of the main entrance. It is relatively new - the end of the 19th century and reconstruction in 2007. The classic pilasters are contrasting yellow plaster, a golden ramp and dome, and only the ground floor is finished with rough natural stone in the style of a fence. It is a bell tower, and it does not try to interact with the church by forming some kind of ensemble. Maximum distance! And that's right - you can't try them on anyway, but they exist independently and don't spoil each other. Perhaps this is the way out for combining Orthodoxy with other incongruous styles - the same constructivism (see b. church in Brest): build an Orthodox bell tower nearby, and leave the cathedral as it is. Chacun a son gout.

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Анастасия

Level 12 Local Expert

We came from Minsk to see the beauty with our own eyes! An incredible defense-type church, you can feel the power and energy, a strong place! The architecture was simply impossible to take your eyes off in Murovanka-a defense-type church, it is much smaller than this one. I wholeheartedly advise you! For the record, we got from Slonim by taxi for 30 rubles, it's more difficult to get out of there, many taxi drivers refuse to order. It's a long walk to the bus stop. It would be nice to bring warm clothes with you, as the place is isolated.

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Константин Липень

Level 12 Local Expert

The place is located near the highway. Convenient parking. There are always a lot of visitors. The temple is very old. And beautiful. A must-see for all tourists.

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Руслан Шуляк

Level 6 Local Expert

Real Belarusian Gothic not far from the highway R-99 Baranovichi-Volkovysk-Grodno. The miraculous image of the Mother of God "Vsetsarina" is located in the temple. Along the way, you can look into the font and the spring.

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Елена, куда сходить?

Level 8 Local Expert

A fragment of history preserved to the present day. I would like to return to this relic, as the atmosphere of this place is difficult to convey in words. Take your time and visit this small but impressive church, as there are so few such architectural monuments in our homeland! Nearby there is an obelisk in memory of fallen soldiers. The locals touchingly take care of and refine a tiny piece of land where you want to stop and be silent for a while.

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Инна Шинкарук

Level 6 Local Expert

You should definitely visit this temple. Venerate the miraculous icon of the All-Tsaritsa, which cures cancer, stay in peace and quiet, and communicate with the priest, who sees and knows everything.

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Натаров Тимофей

Level 16 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful temple, we saw a photo of it on the Internet and decided to stop by on the way home. Indeed, the appearance of the church takes us back to the Middle Ages. It is very convenient for tourists who go to the Zhirovichi monastery to visit it.

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Екатерина Кочнева

Level 8 Local Expert

It is a very beautiful temple. The atmosphere is inviting, the abbot is amazing. There is an icon of the Mother of God Vsetsarina. I recommend you to visit.

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Aнна

Level 7 Local Expert

I was on duty on 04/27/2025. I really liked it. I also liked that the arches of the church were left untouched during the reconstruction. We visited the source. The territory is landscaped. A pleasant impression of the visit.

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Светлана Кампицкая

Level 9 Local Expert

A salted place. If possible , you should definitely visit🙏🙏🙏we are from Bryansk.We were visiting relatives...but people come from St. Petersburg and Moscow on purpose. It's a beautiful old church.It contains an ancient icon of the All-Tsaritsa.That's where the breakers go.

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Тимур Галиев

Level 15 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful church from the outside and very soulful inside. I sat and meditated. Beautiful landscaped garden. There is a parking lot and a toilet.

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Michel

Level 15 Local Expert

An interesting church from the outside and inside. I recommend it to everyone who is close to this topic. At the time when we entered it, a wedding was taking place in the church, we did not manage to examine everything in detail. There is a convenient parking nearby, there is a toilet.

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Александр Евгеньевич

Level 15 Local Expert

A very interesting place! A striking example of defensive architecture, when the fortress became a temple ... Interesting and informative. I recommend

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Павел Зыгмантович, автор книг по психологии

Level 7 Local Expert

It is impossible not to visit this place. If you are going to Belarus or traveling in Belarus, be sure to stop by. In principle, there are few such fortress churches, and we have even fewer, so the trip will fully justify itself. The atmosphere is incredible!

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Мила

Level 10 Local Expert

This is an extraordinary place, the ancient church is very beautiful, every icon is in a towel, stained glass windows with saints on the windows, everything is lovingly maintained both in the temple and on the territory. In the temple there is a miraculous icon of the Theotokos, the All-Queen, full of grace from the people whom she helped through their prayer🙏

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Евгений Тиунчик

Level 5 Local Expert

A place worth visiting anyway. It is impressive, surprising and simply breathtaking from the way it used to be built. Having a good guide is even better.

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Advocate I

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a beautiful place. It's quiet and sunny. The breath of time is felt. Especially in the ancient wall inscriptions, carefully uncovered and preserved by the servants of the temple. A sample of a castle-type temple. It is quite rare in the Orthodox tradition. And, of course, the miraculous icon of the Mother of God deserves special attention.

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Iryne Kam

Level 5 Local Expert

An ancient church. Before confession, the priest said very important and necessary words for everyone. In winter, it's cool in the temple in the cold

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Дмитрий Т.

Level 6 Local Expert

I recommend visiting and worshipping the holy icon, a very interesting church, be sure to ask for an excursion and do not forget to stop by the local font, restaurant, and at the same time the monastery on the way. Layhfak in the monastery in the shop, ask for a mini-tour, it is conducted by students - very informative!

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Федя Антонов

Level 4 Local Expert

A unique architectural monument on the territory of our native Belarus. Being in that area, I recommend everyone not to drive by.

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Светлана Ведякина

Level 10 Local Expert

A place where you feel at ease and full of strength! Quiet, beautiful, and soulful! I really liked it! I recommend visiting holy, quiet and peaceful places for lovers!

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Иришша

Level 8 Local Expert

Today we were passing through this wonderful place. Unfortunately, they did not have time to close, the temple is open from 9.00-17.00. I really wanted to look at the miraculous icon and inscriptions on the walls dating back to 1213. The temple is very ancient, originally it was a Prussian fortress that stood at the confluence of 2 streams. A blessed place, quiet, calm, time is tangible here

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Дмитрий Дерман

Level 4 Local Expert

An amazing monument of antiquity, religion and culture!!! I advise everyone to visit in person! The place is silent, miracles are not uncommon there (I'm talking about miracles of healing). And in general, it's pretty beautiful there!!!

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Татьяна Ш.

Level 7 Local Expert

We've been wanting to visit this place for a long time. There were amazing impressions.... From the tour, from the service, from the temple itself and the place where it is located. Definitely worth a visit…

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Александр Сакович

Level 4 Local Expert

It's a very interesting place. An ancient church with a rich history. My father told us about the church, he is a very sincere person. On the territory next to the temple there are burials of the holy priest and members of his family. I recommend a visit.

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Юлия Балуева

Level 14 Local Expert

The place is incredibly beautiful. I really like temples made in this style. A real castle

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Александр Тиколович

Level 6 Local Expert

It's a good place.A beautiful, ancient temple.A little before reaching the temple, in the village, there is a font and a spring.

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FDKuchinskiy

Level 8 Local Expert

A nice and pleasant place. The interior is beautiful, but the room is not large enough.

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Наталия Бажанова

Level 8 Local Expert

One of the oldest churches preserved on the territory of Belarus. In the temple there is a miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Vsetsarina", to which people turn for healing in case of oncological diseases. The temple is relatively close to the Zhirov Monastery, so it is better to combine trips to both Shrines. It is sparsely populated, quiet, and gracious...

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Игорь Яткевич

Level 5 Local Expert

A very beautiful place and an ancient church that was rebuilt from a watchtower back in 1248.

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Виталий Логвин

Level 7 Local Expert

A gorgeous place, an architectural monument of the 15th century, a fortress church. You feel somehow peaceful there. Nearby is the Zhirovichi Monastery, a couple of dozen km away.

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Екатерина Б.

Level 14 Local Expert

A very unusual fortress church. Unfortunately, the bright yellow extension next door spoils the overall impression.

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Анна Сидорова

Level 13 Local Expert

Located off the road, the fortress church. A unique structure, surprising both from the outside and inside...

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Григорий Назаренко

Level 11 Local Expert

A unique monument of church architecture, subtly and intricately intertwining the power of an ancient fortress and the spirit of the Christian traditions of the Belarusian land. If you are in Slonim by car, you must visit!

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Ирина Любишина

Level 14 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place, salted. We bathed in the font. We drank holy water.

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Fedor Waschchula

Level 6 Local Expert

I like being there. The grace of God is very strong. The temple is magnificent!!!

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Анна Полетаева

Level 5 Local Expert

They say it's a very salty place. And there is a very strong icon here. I recommend you to visit

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Виталий Малахов

Level 8 Local Expert

The legendary temple: the guide said that it began to be built back in the days when the Prussians settled in this place, who fled from the Teutons... And two branches of the river flowed around the area, forming almost an island. And there are many more interesting facts. And in general, the place is sacred, holy.

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РЫЖКОВСКИЙ АНДРЕЙ

Level 9 Local Expert

I was recently on a tour of the union's tour package. It's a bright place, I liked everything.

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Дмитрий Ч.

Level 6 Local Expert

The unusual fortress architecture of the church and its age create a special atmosphere.

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Роман Путилов

Level 20 Local Expert

One of the two fortress churches in the territory of Belaya Rus, a sacred, iconic place.

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Светлана Синькевич

Level 12 Local Expert

It is advisable for fans of the icon of the "All-Tsaritsa" to visit this place. A quiet, small and very interesting church with its history since 1407.

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Татьяна Ч.

Level 5 Local Expert

An interesting place, there is a spring with a font, children are allowed to call the call school for Easter!

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Алексей Пушкин

Level 6 Local Expert

An amazing building, I would never have thought that such power could be found in such a wilderness. At the same time, a defensive castle and a temple. Wild bees have set up a hive in one of the walls, be careful when examining.

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ЕВГЕНИЙ БИЛЕВИЧ

Level 6 Local Expert

Spiritual grace.... I recommend it . There are a lot of ancient icons. A 15-minute drive from the Zhirovitskaya monastery. Prayer services are held on the first Saturday and the third Friday of each month. And for every holiday.

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Особое мнение

Level 21 Local Expert

It is sincere and beautiful! The specific features of the temple's architecture have no analogues in the world. In this sense, it is a masterpiece of Belarusian architecture. The temple is a monument in which the artistic trends of the East (traditions of Byzantine architecture) and the West (Gothic) have merged into a single synthetic ensemble.

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Наталья Горевская

Level 2 Local Expert

I've heard about this church for a long time. I managed to go there today. I want to express my deep gratitude to Father Arseny for his kindness, responsiveness, ability to listen and help people. I bow low to you.

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Алиса

Level 10 Local Expert

I recommend visiting this holy place. There is a legend that the Synkovichi Church was founded by Grand Duke Vitovt in gratitude for the fact that he escaped from the pursuit of Jagiello in the local forests.

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Church of St. Michael, Synkavichy

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