First of all, this building will be interesting to believers and lovers of ancient architecture. The church is almost the same age as St. Paul's Cathedral in London (both built in the Baroque style). According to the chronicle of the Order of Bernardine monks, the reason for the construction of the temple was the appearance of the Mother of God.
The miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Buclav attracts a huge number of pilgrims from all over the world. One can argue for a long time whether there are miracles in the world, but the fact that this temple was able to survive the war of 1812, the first and second World Wars is already a miracle!!!
High vaults, stunning frescoes of the 17th century, which create the illusion of 3D, architectural elements, altars - old and new - all this is worth seeing!!!
I especially liked the organ of 1771 creation, although, unfortunately, it no longer works!
The current head of the temple has laid out a wonderful park, which in five years will be a great place to relax.
There is a ramp
Catholic churches accept believers of any faith.
It is better to get there by car, but you can also take a bus, and get to Budslaw station by electric train - then walk for 30 minutes.
There are no hotels or inns. But there is a pilgrim's house (maybe you can stay there for the night).
The majestic, grandiose basilica is a national sanctuary. It houses the miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Budslaw. The interior is magnificent, it's just a pity that we couldn't see the famous black altar. Very interesting murals with 3d effect. Getting from Minsk is not easy. Therefore, we ordered a taxi for 220 rubles to the place and back, plus two hours of waiting time.
The place is magical! The atmosphere is very calm, peaceful and velvety. The church impresses with its grandeur. The local people are very friendly and supportive of communication. I wish prosperity to Budslaw and his incomparable Church 🙏💚
A magnificent structure. It's worth a visit. There are not many temples in our country that are ready to compete with this church in terms of beauty and scale
a very beautiful object even got inside there was another excursion, a very beautiful organ, but it was faulty after the fire, also a very clean toilet nearby and free of charge.
I love my homeland precisely because you can visit such beautiful places. The church impresses with its grandeur. A huge, beautiful building. The eye rejoices looking at this beauty. There is an incredible atmosphere inside the church: mystery, silence. The miraculous icon of the Mother of God deserves special attention - one of the most revered among Catholics (I cannot say that it is only in Belarus). Looking at the icon, you realize that the Mother of God knows why you came to her. I was there on Friday, at about three o'clock in the afternoon, the church is open, although there is no service at that time. A calm, beautiful, wonderful place.
We go to this church every year. Thousands of people gather, from all sides, some on foot, some by car. And no advertising is needed. Everyone's heart leads along this path.
The largest church in the Republic of Belarus, being inside you understand why people used to treat religion with such devotion. An indescribable feeling
This is my native village🤗A beautiful church, in the summer a very beautiful FEST in honor of Matka Boskai. There is an organ in the church itself, although I haven't heard organ music for a long time
I come to the festival every year in early July and admire the creation of believers every year!!! Christians strive to see the Temple in Budslaw and especially the Miraculous Icon of the Mother of God of Budslaw!!!
The largest Catholic church in Belarus. Tens of thousands of people on foot, by bicycle and by bus, come here to pray. The night service with candles and a chairlift is especially popular.
Grandma told me how once a year, on July 2, the whole family got on carts, and the family was very large and went to this church. We spent the night under carts. And most of all, she remembered the sugar candies and the very serious and devout attitude of her parents towards this church.
The soul is resting there.
It is a very beautiful and atmospheric place filled with faith and the power of God. I recommend everyone to visit. The temple is filled with warmth and comfort. Without taking your eyes off the details, you fill your mind with warmth.
A great place, the magnificent Church of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary. Thanks to numerous donations from Belarusians, the temple was restored fairly quickly after the fire and now it is open again to believers.
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Виктор Сафонов
Level 15 Local Expert
August 15, 2024
A very beautiful miraculous icon of the Mother of God, I recommend you to visit.
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Максим Янушко
Level 5 Local Expert
July 27, 2024
It's very beautiful, the place is gorgeous. I advise you to visit
A picturesque church with a recently restored extensive territory, compared to other similar structures of regional significance. The temple was open at the time of the visit, but it was not possible to get to the service, but the altar Group impresses with its dimensions.
One of the most beautiful buildings in the Republic of Belarus. It is a pity that there was a fire, the temporary roof does not look very good, I hope it will recover
The church is majestic, there is an organ inside in working condition, as far as I understand. Unfortunately, due to the fire, it is not fully open, but services are underway. It's a long way to go from Minsk, to buy something from souvenirs - I didn't understand where. The highway is far away. If you are not religious or there are no parallel cases in Budslava, I would not recommend going specifically.