Church of St Andrew, Spišské Hanušovce: A Roman Catholic Parish Church
Site at a Glance
- Popularity
- Very Low
- Country
- Slovakia
- Primary era
- Medieval
- Eras represented
- Medieval, Modern
- Civilizations
- Austria-Hungary, Habsburg, Hungarian
- Site type
- Religious
- Remains
- Church
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History
The Church of St Andrew is a Roman Catholic parish church in central Spišské Hanušovce, Slovakia, in the traditional region of Zamagurie. Its construction date is uncertain: a church inspection in 1700 indicates that it existed before 1200, while the 14th century is also proposed as a possible date. Its present appearance is predominantly Baroque.
The church belongs to the Diocese of Spiš, a territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church, and the Spišské Staroves deanery, an administrative grouping of parishes. It underwent renovation or reconstruction in 1763, 1831, 1858, and 2007, with its present form chiefly attributed to the work of 1831. Other repairs addressed a sagging roof in 1854, the roof again in 1876, and the floor in 1874. The sacristy was rebuilt in 1873, and new flooring was installed in 1886–1887.
On 30 October 1963, the church was entered in Slovakia’s Central List of Monuments and recognized as a Slovak National Cultural Monument.
Remains
Building and Layout
The simple stone-block church is enclosed by a wall and has three naves, or long divisions of the church interior, and a single tower rising four storeys. Its original architectural style is undetermined, while its present appearance is predominantly Baroque. The original entrance was on the west side, with a vestibule beneath the tower.
Interior Furnishings
The interior contains historical altars, statues, and wooden benches. The altar dates to 1893, and the present benches were made between 1890 and 1894.
