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Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland in Iwięcino

Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland in Iwięcino

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Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland in Iwięcino

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Location: Sianów, powiat koszaliński, Poland

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1. 14th-Century Church in Iwęcino – Łazy Cycle Path loop from Koszalin Wschodni

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2. 14th-Century Church in Iwęcino – View of Lake Bukowo loop from Bobolin

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3. Łazy Cycle Path – 14th-Century Church in Iwęcino loop from Łazy

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January 16, 2020

The Church of Our Lady the Queen of Poland is the oldest and most valuable monument in the village of Iwięcino. The church in Iwięcin was built at the end of the 14th century on the initiative of the Cistercians from the monastery in Buków Morskie. Originally, the building had 4 towers, but when in 1732 lightning destroyed two of them, only one was rebuilt. It was tilted west to protect it against frequent, strong westerly winds. The tower and nave of the church were covered with oak shingles.
In 1535, as a result of the Reformation, the church was taken over by Protestants. By 1945, 15 pastors worked in Iwięcin. Of these, pastor Mevius held his office for the longest time, 50 years. The old cemetery, surrounded by a stone rampart, had three entrance gates. Each of them belonged to one of three subordinate villages - they were: Iwięcino, Wierciszewo and Bielkowo. It was strictly observed that the residents only use the gate that belongs to them. The gates of Wierciszew and Belkow were much wider because the pastor celebrated funeral ceremonies with them. In Iwięcin, they took place in the homes of the deceased. Each of the gates was decorated with carved inscriptions:

Belkow's gate: "Tu walrus, eris porta coeli" (Latin: Oh, death - you will become the gate to heaven),
the gate for Wierciszew: "Gehet zu seinem Toren ein mit Danken" (German: "Stop his gates with gratitude),
The inscription on the gate for Iwięcin, dating from 1725, became illegible with time.
On one of the walls of the church hung a large epitaph, carved by pastor Zeidler, who held his office in the years 1635-1676.

In 1697, during the time of Pastor Malichius, a painting depicting the Last Judgment was made on boards forming the ceiling of the church. In later years it was covered with a layer of plaster. They were discovered again only in 1908. At that time, the historic 12-arm candlestick and the crown from the pulpit and baptismal font were moved from the attic of the church.

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pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iwięcino#Kościół_w_Iwięcinie

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Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland in Iwięcino

1. 14th-Century Church in Iwęcino – Łazy Cycle Path loop from Koszalin Wschodni

2. 14th-Century Church in Iwęcino – View of Lake Bukowo loop from Bobolin

3. Łazy Cycle Path – 14th-Century Church in Iwęcino loop from Łazy

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