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Architectural and artistic features of the Church of the Most Holy Mother of God Cathedral in the village of Remeniv, Lviv region

Lesya Chen Bohdan Zadorozhny
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The relevance of this study lay in the investigation of the Church of the Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God in the village of Remeniv, Lviv region, which belonged to the Galician authentic architecture of the early 20th century. Its design was based on the Byzantine cross-shaped structural type of churches, stylistically combined with traditional Ukrainian art. The purpose of the study was to analyse the spatial and planning structure of the church and to identify its characteristic architectural and artistic features. The research methodology was based on a comprehensive approach, using both theoretical and empirical research methods, including historical-architectural analysis (stylistic and architectural-compositional). This article was the first to explore the architectural-spatial structure of the Church of the Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God in Remeniv. The study identified the characteristic features of architectural expression, which were primarily manifested in the church’s planning, its compositional, stylistic, and plastic solutions. It had been found that the architectural image of the Church of the Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God reflected the stylistic and constructive features typical of churches in Western Ukraine in the early 20th century. The plastic and stylistic design of the iconostasis and side altars of the church had also been analysed. It had been established that the church under investigation had significant architectural and artistic value, reflects national identity in architecture, and belongs to the cultural heritage of Ukraine. The monument not only reflected the spiritual and national cultural worldview of society during a specific historical period, but also demonstrated a high level of craftsmanship, building skill, and artistic quality. The practical value of this research lay in the application of its findings in the theory of Ukrainian architecture and in the further study of this sacred heritage site

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nave; facades; altars; church interior; paintings; iconostasis; stained glass windows

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Received 30.04.2025, Revised 01.08.2025, Accepted 05.09.2025

Retrieved from Vol. 11, No. 3, 2025

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Chen, L., & Zadorozhny, B. (2025). Architectural and artistic features of the Church of the Most Holy Mother of God Cathedral in the village of Remeniv, Lviv region. Architectural Studies, 11(3), 9-19. https://doi.org/10.56318/as/3.2025.09

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DOI: 10.56318/as