the skyrocketing pointed arch openings, high and steep roof, they argue, are characteristics of the Gothic style, although each tall building must have its own cover. And Sinkovics the Church of St. Michael they are United one roof. This architectural corbel connecting three apses and two Eastern round towers, recognized experts, and prove the authorship of the old Russian masters.
And although it was almost thirty years old the temple is open to worshipers, and six centuries later still associated with the temple-fortress, which not only gives confidence in the spiritual forces to pilgrims and parishioners, but also considered a talisman against numerous invasions, witnessed by this region, BelTA says, clarifying that the architectural monument of the XV century included in the state list istoriko-cultural values of Belarus.
His half-meter walls of red brick, narrow slits that are well adapted for target shooting from a bow, tower with only one entrance and winding stairs leave no doubt impregnable fortress.
in addition, for defensive purposes, there is in the Church “torch”, located in the upper part of the facade. The architects call it a very interesting and rarely used item. And he served, apparently, the observation point and the location of defenders. Indeed, given that the Church stood on a high place, the defenders had a very extensive field of fire.
by the Way, according to researches, in particular, and Professor of the Minsk theological Academy Vitaly Antonik, native, the building is now a temple of the Holy Archangel Michael, was really in the middle ages with the construction of many fortified with battlements and observation towers. Moreover, as it was built on an artificial island, surrounded on all sides by water, making it inaccessible to intruders. Because the edge of the earth not once, crossed in these places from one state to another. Buildings were often destroyed and restored on the preserved ruins of the older and even ancient buildings.
However, scientists, historians and theologians have so far not been able to agree on the exact date of construction of the temple, although it is known that already in the beginning of the XV century it was consecrated. But one thing they are positive: it can be considered one of the first Orthodox temples built in the Gothic style in the region.
On the whole Belarus the Church is famous for its bells, has an amazing, unique sound, But the main attraction is called the congregation of the mother of God “vsetsaritsa” (Pantanassa), written four centuries ago by the monks from the Holy mount Athos.
Experts explain that officially in the parish of St. Michael Church 138 ��thieves. This is mainly residents of the local village, but tourists, pilgrims, parishioners come here daily from all corners. In the days of worship the procession of cars and buses stretched for hundreds of meters along the road. And on August 31, the feast of the mother of God, attracts thousands of guests.
Now at the entrance to the Church in Synkovichi placed the plate with the inscription: “a Monument of architecture of the late XV – beginning of XVI century – the Church of defensive type”. It is considered to be promising for inclusion in the world heritage list of UNESCO, recall news portals.
