Churches and monasteries in Lubliniec: a church of 1505, the small wooden St Anne's and a church beside the Oblate monastery.
Six churches in Lubliniec stretch from the historic centre to the districts of Steblów and Kokotek. They come from several eras, from the early 16th century to the 1980s.
What is the oldest church in Lubliniec?
The earliest is the central Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, built in 1505 with funds from Duke John of Opole. It is a parish church today. Close to it are the small wooden St Anne's of 1653 and St Nicholas's Church.
The list is part of a wider picture of the region, described on the page churches and monasteries in Silesia, while the town itself is presented in the overview of Lubliniec.
The town centre
The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross gained a hospital with the same dedication in 1661 and was renovated thoroughly in 1842. It is one of the oldest churches in town.
St Nicholas's Church at Świętego Mikołaja 1 is a brick parish church and appears in the register of monuments. It stands in the heart of town and is among the churches easiest to see on a short walk.
St Anne's Church at Pasieczna 3 is a small wooden branch church of St Nicholas's parish, built in 1653 with funds from Andrzej Cellari. It forms part of the regional route of timber churches.
The Oblates, Steblów and Kokotek
St Stanislaus Kostka's Church was built in 1928-1931 as the chapel of the Oblate seminary. Next to it stands the monastery of the Oblate Fathers, where a minor seminary operated until the 1950s. The church has a Fatima chapel and a monastery park, and it is one of the largest churches in town.
In Steblów stands St Edith Stein's Church, built from scratch in the 1980s for a new community. Since 2021 it has been the diocesan sanctuary of its patron.
In Kokotek you will find the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen. It began as a chapel opened in 1940 in a former restaurant, whose main hall became the nave.
How to plan the visit
The three churches in the centre can be seen on foot in one afternoon. Steblów, Kokotek and the Oblates need separate transport. For a fuller picture of the town see things to do in Lubliniec.
Frequently asked questions
Which church in Lubliniec is wooden?
St Anne's on Pasieczna Street, from 1653, a branch of St Nicholas's parish.
Is there a sanctuary in Lubliniec?
Yes, St Edith Stein's Church in Steblów has been a diocesan sanctuary since 2021.
Where is the monastery in Lubliniec?
The monastery of the Oblate Fathers stands beside St Stanislaus Kostka's Church. A minor seminary operated there until the 1950s.
How did the church in Kokotek begin?
As a chapel in a former restaurant, opened in 1940.