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The oldest description of the church dates back to 1634 and is very brief. The church was fenced and the area around it served as a cemetery. He had one small bell. The Jesuits, to whom the White Church belonged from 1630 until the abolition of their order in 1773, also took care of the repair of the Church of St. Martina.

Church of St. Martina

The oldest description of the church dates back to 1634 and is very brief. The church was fenced and the area around it served as a cemetery. He had one small bell. The Jesuits, to whom the White Church belonged from 1630 until the abolition of their order in 1773, also took care of the repair of the Church of St. Martina.

In 1721, the Society of Jesus secured and financed the restoration of the church itself. From an architectural point of view, it was a relatively simple building with a tower and a bell. The church did not have a sacristy. The interior of the church was dominated by the main altar with the image of St. Martin, patron saint of the church. It was complemented by 5 depictions of the Virgin Mary. Goblets with patens and goblets were stored in the tabernacle. The parish had only 1 monstrance and the priest interpreted it only in worship in the parish church. Side altar with the image of Christ the Savior and statues of the Virgin Mary and St. John was placed on the left side of the church. They made the priest's department of wood and painted it. The benches in the nave were arranged in 2 rows. On the walls hung 4 paintings, donated by the Society of Jesus. The roof of the church was covered with tiles. The visitation of 1731 does not mention the organ. It is not written until in Baťán's visitation from 1782. There is an organ with 3 mutations on the wooden choir, without whistles. At that time, a wooden confessional was added to the interior of the church. It should be noted that the church had its own liturgical equipment and was not dependent on the parish church. The presence of the Jesuits in the village also benefited the church. The unfavorable situation occurred due to a change of ownership. After the abolition of the Jesuit order, Anton Brunšvick bought the White Church from the Hungarian Royal Chamber. from Dolná Krupa. The purchased property has been leased by the Brunswick family since 1790. Jozef F. Skolonič became the first alternator for 6 years. They concluded a second lease agreement with Alojz Bartakovič for 4 years. Other white church tenants also used the chapel more in the area of the manor and forgot about the condition of the branch church. In 1813, the visitor noted that the church of St. Martina in the branch is falling into disrepair. The priest served here St. Mass four times a year, on prescribed holidays. In 1847, only 1 service was celebrated in the branch church, on the feast of the patron saint St. Martina.

At the beginning of the 20th century, only the chapel of St. Rosalie, however, fell into disrepair. Therefore, the citizens wanted to build a new church. Collections began and the local priest Viliam Ujhély had a plan for the church made. But it was very ostentatious, so too expensive, and since the village was poor, a much cheaper construction had to be carried out. They took the church in Trnava na Kopánka as a model. The foundation stone was consecrated on July 7, 1940. The then Bishop of Trnava, Mons. Pavol Jantausch. To the delight of all, the church was erected in fifteen months and was solemnly consecrated on the feast of Christ the King on October 25, 1941. The church is single-nave, the sacristy is connected from the side on the south side and has its own external entrance. The roof was originally tiled, later replaced by a sheet metal. The church tower is located on the west side. The believers, with the help of the village, added an outbuilding to the front of the tower. The church is entered from two sides, while the left entrance is barrier-free. Today, there is a round window with artistic stained glass on the facade of the sanctuary. On the tabernacle there is a statue of Christ the King, to whom the church is dedicated. According to tradition, the "feast" is celebrated here on the last Sunday in October.

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Accepted payments: Cash
Languages: Slovak

Suitable for: Childrens, Families with childrens, Elderly, Handicapped, Young, Adults
Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Updated on: 9.8.2021
Source: Fara Ružindol

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Church of St. Martina
Kostol sv. Martina
Ľadová 5389/11
919 34  Biely Kostol
Region: Trnavský
District: Trnava
Area: Trnavsko
 48.365953, 17.529342

Kostol sv. Martina
Ľadová 5389/11
919 34  Biely Kostol

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