Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
   Photo: Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

In the town of Sumy in addition to the Orthodox and Catholic churches there, among them - the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, located on Trinity Street.

At the end of 19 century. Roman Catholic community of the city decided to build a church, the resolution of this she received in 1900, the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary was founded in 1901

A small structure formed on the basis of Gothic churches and Romanesque churches, basilicas, it was built of red brick with a high gable roof. Overlooking the street, the entrance is decorated with a central portal and round window, rose above it. Pointed arch pediment supported on a high tiny corner pointed turrets. On the lateral facades there is a clear rhythm of pilasters and lancet windows.

According to the stories of local old-timers, worship in the church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary held up until 1932, the last priest was Vagonis. During the Nazi occupation, the church service was resumed, but soon after the liberation of Sumy the church was closed. From 1945 to 1953. in the building of the church housed the Regional Museum, and then, for 40 years, the temple was used as a gym teacher's college, and since 1972 - the school №8.

In 1994, the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary still returned revived in late 1991, the Roman Catholic parish. The solemn consecration was held on March 25, 1998 - the temple holiday - the day of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Church consecrated Bishop Yang Purvinska Zhytomyr.

In January 2013 in the city of Sumy in the courtyard of the church was opened an exhibition of ice sculptures. For residents of the city ice show has become one of the most popular winter vacation spots and probably it will be another beautiful city tradition.

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