Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rędziny

The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rędziny is a Neo-Gothic church that serves as the parish church of the parish of St Odilia. It was designed by Feliks Nowicki, and construction took place in 1897-1901 on the initiative of Rev. Bolesław Wróblewski.

History

The church was built on the site of an earlier church that had served the faithful from 1625 to 1897. It was consecrated on 4 July 1903 by Bishop Stanisław Zdzitowiecki. During the First World War the building was damaged, and in 1921-1922 it was renovated. Later buttresses were added, the chancel was rebuilt with a marble altar table and stained-glass windows were installed.

Furnishings

In the main altar hangs a painting of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, brought from Rome in 1921. In a side altar is a painting of St Odilia from the first half of the 17th century, surrounded by votive offerings. By one of the pillars is a painting of Our Lady of Częstochowa from the previous church. A historic organ, probably from the end of the 19th century, has also survived.

Practical information

• The church lies in the centre of Rędziny, on Wolności Street.
• It is entered in the heritage register together with the neighbouring parish cemetery and fence.
• It is worth checking the rules of entry to the interior with the parish.