Church of St Clement the Pope in Miedźna

The wooden Church of St Clement the Pope in Miedźna is among the oldest parish churches in the Pszczyna area. The parish has existed for at least 700 years, and the first written mention dates from 1326. The register dates the present building to 1478-1480.

Construction

In the 17th century the church was extended: the nave was enlarged and joined with the belfry, which had previously stood separately. The structure is of log construction, and the tower is post-and-brace, covered with shingles, with an overhanging upper room and a bulbous helm with a lantern. Around the church run sobotas (skirting galleries) on posts with knee braces. The chancel is covered by a false barrel vault, and the wooden music gallery rests on four posts.

Furnishings

Baroque furnishings predominate. The Late Baroque main altar from the first half of the 18th century is crowned by a group of the Holy Trinity, and on the sides stand sculptures of St Peter and St Paul. In the east window of the chancel is a copy of a Gothic stained-glass window with the Crucifixion; the original is kept by the Archdiocesan Museum in Katowice.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Wiejska 47, Miedźna.
• The church lies on the Wooden Architecture Trail, in the Pszczyna loop, and is in active use; check visiting times with the parish.
• About 7 km away stands Pszczyna Castle, and closer the church in Grzawa.