Churches & monasteries

Saints Cosmas and Damian Church in Ryboły

A 19th-century Orthodox church

The Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian in Ryboły is a parish Orthodox church in Zabłudów municipality, about 19 km from Bielsk Podlaski and 23 km from Białystok. The present church was built in 1874–1879 to replace an older sanctuary. It is entered in the heritage register and stands out among the many wooden churches of the Podlasie region.

Icons and interior

Inside, look for the three-tier iconostasis and the Ryboły Icon of the Mother of God, dating from the 17th century. The interior also includes saintly images and frescoes painted in 1944–1946. The church is an active place of worship, so access depends on services and the parish’s permission. Arrange an interior visit in advance, especially for groups.

Combine it with a regional route

Ryboły is a useful stop on a route through Podlasie Orthodox heritage. The parish also includes branch sites, including cemetery churches in Ryboły and Pawły. A wider itinerary can continue through Puchły and the Land of Open Shutters. The church suits visitors interested in sacred architecture, icons and the region’s multicultural heritage.

Practical information

Address: Ryboły 102, Zabłudów municipality. No fixed sightseeing timetable or ticket price has been confirmed; the building functions primarily as a parish church. Contact the parish and check service times before travelling. Remain quiet, dress respectfully and ask before taking photographs. Without prior confirmation, treat it as an exterior stop.