Kościół pw. Świętych Apostołów Piotra i Pawła w Terebiniu
Facts and practical information
Church of Sts. Peter and Paul in Terebin - Roman Catholic church in Terebin, formerly St. Elijah's Orthodox Church.
It was most probably erected in the second half of the eighteenth century for the needs of the Uniate community. After the dissolution of the Uniate Diocese of Chełm in 1875, it was taken over by the Russian Orthodox Church.
The church was adapted in 1921, and St. Andrew Bobola became its new patron. Orthodox inhabitants of Terebinia unsuccessfully appealed against this decision to Ministry of Religion and Public Enlightenment. During World War II the church was again adapted to an Orthodox church. In 1950, the temple was taken over by the Catholic parish in Werbkowice. The building was reconstructed in 1951; since then it has borne the name of St. Peter and Paul. As a result of deportations of Ukrainians to the USSR and the Operation Vistula, there was only one person left in Terebinia who declared Orthodox faith. Since 1990 the church of St. Peter and Paul is a parish church.
In 2001-2003, the church was moved to a new location and expanded.
The building is wooden, tripartite, with one cupola. The roof, which surrounds the whole object and is supported by pillars, stands out in its external architecture. Originally Greek Catholic altars with icons were preserved in the interior.
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