St Thérèse of the Child Jesus' Church in Kołki

St Thérèse of the Child Jesus' Church in Kołki, in Choszczno municipality, is a Neo-Gothic church from the 1870s. It was built in a different place from the medieval church, of which only the west wall remained.

A Neo-Gothic building with a tower

The church is built of brick, split stone and granite ashlar, on a rectangular plan, with a chancel closed on three sides. The body has large pointed-arch windows in doubled brick reveals. On the west side stands a slender square tower with a clock and a pointed spire roof. The interior is covered by a wooden beamed ceiling, and above the entrance is a gallery with an organ.

The older church and the bells

The first church in Kołki was probably built in the second half of the 15th century, founded by the von Wedel family. In the mid-1860s it was in very poor condition and was demolished, and the west wall was secured as a permanent ruin. Two older bells were moved to the new church: one from 1586 and one from 1716. It was consecrated as a Roman Catholic church on 3 October 1945. The church is listed in the heritage register.

Practical information

• Kołki lies in Choszczno municipality, in Choszczno County. The church is a filial church and belongs to the parish in Brzeziny.
• Service times and the possibility of access to the interior are given by the parish.
• In the area, about 4 km from here, stands St Hedwig's Church in Zieleniewo.