St Florian Church in Jedlec

St Florian’s Church in Jedlec is a valuable example of late-Baroque wooden architecture in Greater Poland. The present church was built in 1745–1753 by Mikołaj Chlebowski and his wife Anna, using a half-timbered structure, popularly called a Prussian wall, that is unusual in the region.

Half-timbering and a Baroque silhouette

The spaces between the wooden beams were filled with brick and clay before the walls were plastered. Together with the tiled roof, dark tower and spire, this creates a distinctive composition. The church is a hall building without a strongly separated chancel; a masonry sacristy stands to the north and a porch to the south. It was probably consecrated on 10 October 1802 by Bishop Michał Kosmowski.

Rococo furnishings

The interior preserves a unified late-18th-century decoration. The highlights are the high altar with a painting of the Immaculate Conception, two side altars, the pulpit, stoup and a baptismal font shaped like the Tree of Paradise. A small reliquary contains relics of St Florian brought from Kraków on 6 May 2007. The high altar also preserves relics of St Victoria.

Practical information

The church is at 59 Jedlec, in the Gołuchów commune. It is an active parish church, so check the current service schedule and confirm whether a quiet visit is possible. Notice the plaque commemorating the relief of Vienna from 1883 by the church gate. Allow about 30–45 minutes for the visit.