History of Creation
The history of the parish and the construction of the new church began in 1991. The initiative to establish an Orthodox community was taken by local residents, particularly Vera Kurilik from Gantsevichi. On December 14 of the same year, a parish meeting was held, during which a church council was elected, and a decision was made to establish an Orthodox religious community.
In 1993, the Gantsevichi district executive committee allocated a building that previously housed the district education department to the Orthodox community for religious services. A year later, in 1994, priest Pyotr Pilipchuk was appointed as the church’s rector. He conducted the first service on September 27, on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
The construction of the new church lasted about eight years. On Easter in 2002, Archbishop Stefan of Pinsk and Luninets held the first service in the newly built white-stone church following a religious procession from the old church building. Since then, the church has been an important spiritual center for the Gantsevichi region.
Architecture and Spiritual Life
St. Tikhon Church is built in the style of ancient Russian church architecture. It is a brick building with five domes and a bell tower, decorated with narrow vertical arched windows. The architectural design of the facades emphasizes the elegance of the forms and the majestic silhouette of the building.
The church's religious life is vibrant with regular services, celebrations, and spiritual gatherings. Liturgies, baptisms, weddings, and other Orthodox sacraments are held here. The church also operates a Sunday school and organizes charitable and educational events.
Tours with a Visit to the Church
Gantsevichi St. Tikhon Church is an interesting destination for tourists studying Orthodox architecture and the history of Belarus. During a tour from Minsk or other cities, visitors can learn about its construction, parish history, and architectural features.
Tours across Belarus that include a visit to the church provide a deeper understanding of the region’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Visitors can admire beautiful frescoes, traditional Orthodox icons, and experience the peaceful atmosphere. For those wishing to book a tour with a visit to the church, a wide range of routes including other landmarks in the Brest region is available.
