Church of the Holy Family in Parnowo

The Church of the Holy Family in Parnowo, a village in Biesiekierz municipality, dates from the 15th century and was rebuilt in the 19th century. It is entered in the heritage register, which describes its style as Gothic.

Architecture

The church was built of brick and fieldstone. It has a single nave and is built on a rectangular plan, with an undivided chancel closed on three sides. The added tower is defensive in character. Next to the portal two stones from a mill have been set into the wall.

Furnishings

Inside, a Baroque pulpit and an organ gallery from the 18th century have survived, together with two brass chandeliers from the same century. A Gothic bell hangs in the tower. The entry in the heritage register and the dating to the 15th century are confirmed by zabytek.pl.

Practical information

• Address: Parnowo 16, Biesiekierz municipality.
• A filial church of the parish in Biesiekierz, whose church is described under Church of Christ the King in Biesiekierz.
• The patronal feast falls on the Feast of the Holy Family.
• The times at which the interior can be entered are given by the parish.