Church of St John the Baptist in Choroń

The Church of St John the Baptist in Choroń stands on a rise, so its silhouette is visible from many places in the Jura. It was built in 1657 on the site of a brick chapel that was already mentioned in 1595. The building is listed in the heritage register.

History

The church was extended several times. In 1903 its renovation was financed by the owners of the manor farm, Edward and Stanisława Byliński, and in 1913 it was enlarged in connection with the planned establishment of a parish. In September 1939 fighting took place nearby involving the 74th Upper Silesian Infantry Regiment from Lubliniec; a monument to the 105 fallen soldiers stands in nearby Dębowiec.

Architecture

The church stands on a rectangular plan with a narrower chancel, and a small polygonal tower rises above the nave on the west. The finest elements are two Renaissance portals. Inside are three altars from the end of the 20th century.

View from the road by the church

The road by the church runs along the ridge of the hill and gives a view of the Upper Warta Depression with the reservoir at Poraj and the surroundings of the Falcon Mountains (Sokole Góry). Nearby are the quarries in Choroń.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Częstochowska 4, Choroń.
• The church is open to the public before and after services; check the details with the parish.