The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an active wooden church in Liuboml and a local architectural monument. Together with the 13th-century stone Church of Saint George and the Jagiello Catholic Church, it is one of the three temples that make Liuboml one of the most interesting historical towns of Volhynia.
Parish since 1510
The first written mention of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Liuboml dates back to 1510: at that time it was part of the Liuboml proto-parish of the Chełm Eparchy. Later, the parish joined the Union. Documents from the 17th century show how difficult life was for the Orthodox: on April 14, 1610, the priest of the Church of the Most Pure, Ivan Pisotsky, complained to the court that the church was attacked, windows were broken, and he and his hired man were wounded.
The 1750 church
In 1750, a new wooden church was built on the site of the old one. Since then, the temple has been repaired and renovated several times, but it has remained wooden — a rarity for a city parish.
What to see
The wooden church with its bell tower and the old churchyard. It is best to visit it together with the center of Liuboml: the Church of Saint George, the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and the ruins of the synagogue.
How to find
The church is in Liuboml. More about the region in the article Kovel District.
