Description of the attraction
The Church of St. Stanislaus is a monument of medieval architecture. There is an ancient legend that describes the foundation of the church. The cruel and lawless nobleman Lyubuzh Zenkovich lived in Mogilev. He and his retinue beat and robbed people, which was fun for him. The townspeople were so angry with the nobleman that they killed him right on the threshold of the chapel, in which he hoped to find salvation. For this lawlessness, King Jan Sobieski forced the townspeople to build a cathedral of unprecedented beauty for the monks of the order of the barefoot brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the bricks of their own houses and stoves. Interestingly, archaeological finds confirm the veracity of the legend. The cathedral is really built of different-sized bricks and stones, some of them are clearly stove-made.
In 1738-1752 the temple was rebuilt. He acquired the features of classicism. A portico with columns and a triangular pediment appeared on the facade. In 1789, Empress Catherine II visited Mogilev, who liked the church so much that she decided to make it a cathedral. The Carmelite monks were simply expelled from the country.
The most valuable thing in the Church of St. Stanislaus is the old frescoes. They were written in different years and therefore have different richness. More colorful bright frescoes are later in time, dimmer ones are earlier.
The organ of the church deserves special attention. It was installed in 1912. Its feature is rare ceramic tubes. There are only four bodies of a similar design in the world. The unique acoustics of the temple create unprecedented sound effects. The church often hosts concerts of classical and church organ music.
