Church of Christ the King in Kozielice (Golczewo municipality)

The Church of Christ the King in Kozielice in Golczewo municipality in Kamień County is a Gothic church from the 14th century, entered in the heritage register. It is a different village from Kozielice in Pyrzyce County, where the Church of St Stanislaus stands. The most valuable feature is the wooden furnishing of the interior.

Stages of construction

The body of the nave and part of the base of the tower were built in the 14th century, and in the 15th century the church was extended with an eastern part. In 1669 it was renovated, in 1706 a gallery was added, and the tower was restored in 1771. In 1912-1913 the southern part of the building was added. The parish was established in 1973. The lower part of the tower is of masonry and the upper part of wood, with an octagonal lantern and a Baroque helm.

Inside

The ceiling is wooden, beamed and polychrome, and the galleries rest on six wooden pillars; their balustrades are decorated with paintings. According to the Wikipedia entry, the Gothic wooden pulpit is the only surviving pre-Reformation pulpit in Pomerania. The church also has a Baroque font from the late 17th century and a granite font from the 13th century in the porch. In the chancel one window has stained glass with a figure of Christ.

Practical information

• Kozielice 21, Golczewo municipality.
• The times of services and the possibility of viewing the interior are given by the parish; it is worth checking before a visit.
• In neighbouring villages stand the church in Śniatowo and the church in Niemica.