SAINT MARTIN’S CHURCH

IN JAWOR

Saint Martin’s church was built in the Middle Ages in 14 century in gothic style. Material which was used to building temple was sandstone. Church’s confession is Catholicism.

Location Church is situated in Jawor in north- west

part of the town on the 203-metre- high hill. Temple’s ground is surrounded by the old, defensive wall.

History 1242- first reference about the temple 1330- building gothic church 1446, 1573- building west part of the

church 18 century- restoration of the church

Architectury The oldest church’s elements are

presbytery and chancel. Temple has got three naves. There are frescos on the ceiling which decorate inside of the church. Frescos introduce plants motifs. Windows are high with stained glasses. Church has got one tower. Temple was built in Renaissance epoch.

Something about church’s patron

Saint Martin of Tours was born in 316 in Sabaria and he died on 8th November in 379 in Candes. He was really generous and kind. At the age of 15 he bacame a legionary, next he became a bishop. Legend has it that one day he met a scantily clad beggar. He impulsively cut his military cloak in half to share with the man. That night, Martin dreamed of Jesus wearing the cloak he had given away. He heard Jesus say to the angels: "Martin, who is still but a catechumen, clothed me with this robe."

Saint Martin of Tours

Some photos of Saint Martin’s

church

The main altar

Stained glass window

The pulpit

Church organ

The lateral altar

Bas- reliefs

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made: Paulina Łąpieś