Church of the Dormition in Chortkiv
Church in Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine
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Church of the Dormition (Ukrainian: Церква Успіння Пресвятої Богородиці) is an Orthodox parish church of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine in Chortkiv of the Chortkiv urban hromada of the Chortkiv Raion of the Ternopil Oblast.
| Church of the Dormition, Chortkiv Церква Успіння Пресвятої Богородиці | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Church of Ukraine |
| Location | |
| Location | Chortkiv |
  Shown within Ternopil Oblast | |
| Coordinates | 49°01′02″N 25°47′42″E |
Church and bell tower declared architectural monuments of national importance.[1]
History
Dating back to the 16th century, this church is considered one of the oldest wooden religious buildings in Podolia. The temple, which features a three-part structure with a gable roof, was consecrated in 1583 in honor of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary.[2]
Throughout the years, the church suffered significant damage from Turkish and Tatar invasions, but local parishioners always rebuilt it. Following Ukraine's independence, the church underwent a full restoration.[2]
On 28 August 2003, the community celebrated the church's 420th anniversary. The current rector of the church is Myron Karach.[2]