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Jul 2018

Our tour guide gave us a very detailed description of St. Nicholas church along with the practices and beliefs of the Greek Orthodox Church. This visit was very well worth it.

By Robert O

“Greek orthodox church”

Jun 2018

I was a bit confused by the term Greek orthodox, but understood Greek refers to the liturgy of the Byzantine (Eastern) orthodox church which is in old Greek language. Similar to the Latin liturgy of the Roman (Western) catholic church. Built in the 1840s in classicist style though some Byzantine elements like the shape of the dome are visible in the architecture. This orthodox church was dedicated by the Metropolitan of Vilnius (Lithuania) in 1846. In 1951 St. Nicholas church became cathedral of the Bialystok-Gdansk diocese of the Polish orthodox church. Very independent from the Russian orthodox church across the border.

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Bobik D

Warsaw, Poland46 contributions

The best Orthodox choir in the region, if not Poland.

Feb 2017

This is the main Orthodox church in central Bialystok. It can be crowded at mass times, but that is the best time to go and hear the glorious choir. They also have a guesthouse behind, which is a hidden gem for budget tourists.

Written February 11, 2017

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Ana L

Navan, Ireland2,683 contributions

Interesting church, but not the best one

Sept 2016 • Friends

This orthodox church is quite nice, but only until you have visited The Holy Spirit Orthodox Church! That one is outstanding... This one, on the other hand, has the advantade of being quite central, so if you are nearby, it's a place to visit.

Written October 19, 2016

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Ola B

Lodz, Poland31 contributions

Very old and beautiful

I visited the place on Friday afternoon. It is a very beautiful orthodox church. I guess one of the oldest in Białystok. The only disappointment is that you are not allowed to take pictures inside of the church as neither cameras nor cell phones are allowed in.

Written September 13, 2014

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Robert O

Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,740 contributions

Greek orthodox church

Jun 2018 • Solo

I was a bit confused by the term Greek orthodox, but understood Greek refers to the liturgy of the Byzantine (Eastern) orthodox church which is in old Greek language. Similar to the Latin liturgy of the Roman (Western) catholic church.

Built in the 1840s in classicist style though some Byzantine elements like the shape of the dome are visible in the architecture. This orthodox church was dedicated by the Metropolitan of Vilnius (Lithuania) in 1846.

In 1951 St. Nicholas church became cathedral of the Bialystok-Gdansk diocese of the Polish orthodox church. Very independent from the Russian orthodox church across the border.

Written June 21, 2018

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GLaSota

Lancaster, NY319 contributions

Very Ornate

Jul 2018 • Friends

Our tour guide gave us a very detailed description of St. Nicholas church along with the practices and beliefs of the Greek Orthodox Church. This visit was very well worth it.

Written July 4, 2018

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Michael D

Dubai, United Arab Emirates30 contributions

Orthodox Cathedral, need to see when visiting Bialystok

Sept 2016 • Family

Try to visit during morning or afternoon service, extremely interesting to see beautiful Orthodox service and understand the local culture and religion shared by many in this region of Poland. Beautiful interiors and icons.

Written September 19, 2016

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FriderikosGr

Krakow, Poland22 contributions

Traveling to East Poland

Feb 2016

St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is a church that you must to visit. Really beatiful church and with a big history.

Written June 27, 2016

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Malena_pl

Opole, Poland369 contributions

Interesting

Jun 2015 • Friends

It's beautiful inside. We were lucky to stay at short mess for children because of their end of school year. It was beautiful experience, especially to hear the choir singing and all the candles and lights made an unusual atmosphere. It's worth to visit!

Written August 2, 2015

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