15. Transfiguration of Christ Parish Church in Wieliszew
Wieliszew is one of the oldest communes in
the Legionowo County. It is confirmed by the
act of Pope Innocent IV, dated February 10,
1254, in which the name of Wyelyschewo appears
for the first time. The Wieliszew parish,
erected on July 20, 1387 by the Bishop of
Plock Ścibor of Radzymin, is slightly younger. It originated from the former parish in
Chotomów. The first wooden church was
founded by abbot Maciej of Czerwińsk, and
the first provost, i.e. the Wieliszew pastor,
was Świętosław of the Order of Canons Regular
from Czerwińsk. The subsequent wooden
temple in Wieliszew was consecrated on
August 28, 1729, by Bishop of Kamieniec
and Abbot of Czerwińsk, Stanislaus Josef
Hosius, honoured priest and distinguished
diplomat, awarded in 1734 the Order of the
White Eagle, the highest honour of the Republic
of Poland.
During the World War II, in October 1944, the wooden church dating back to 1729 was completely destroyed. Now, on the site stands a new temple, built in a Neo-Romanesque style, dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ, which was built in the years 1950- 1962.
There is a plaque in the church dedicated to the memory of soldiers of the 7th Home Army District „Obroża” („Collar”) who died during the Warsaw Uprising, from the following military units: 706th Platoon from MichałówŁajski, 722nd Platoon from Wieliszew, 723rd Platoon from Skrzeszew and 724th Platoon from Kałuszyn-Olszewnica.
From the church tower accessible to visitors free of charge, you can enjoy great views on Wieliszew and its surrounding area.
During the World War II, in October 1944, the wooden church dating back to 1729 was completely destroyed. Now, on the site stands a new temple, built in a Neo-Romanesque style, dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ, which was built in the years 1950- 1962.
There is a plaque in the church dedicated to the memory of soldiers of the 7th Home Army District „Obroża” („Collar”) who died during the Warsaw Uprising, from the following military units: 706th Platoon from MichałówŁajski, 722nd Platoon from Wieliszew, 723rd Platoon from Skrzeszew and 724th Platoon from Kałuszyn-Olszewnica.
From the church tower accessible to visitors free of charge, you can enjoy great views on Wieliszew and its surrounding area.