Nousiainen Stone Church in Finland
Located in the Nousiainen region on the southwest coast of Finland, it is an ancient church with significant historical and cultural value. Originally recorded in 1232, it was a smaller church, possibly built of wood, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Archaeologists have discovered that there are cemetery remains dating back to the early 11th century in the church area. The legendary first bishop of Finland, St. Henry, was initially buried in the Nousiainen Church and later moved to Turku Cathedral in the late 14th century. The existing stone church was built between 1420 and 1430 and is also dedicated to Saint Henry. Later named as a national architectural heritage.
Khodovichavan Cathedral in Ukraine
The Roman Catholic Church located in the village of Khodovytsia near Lviv, Ukraine. The establishment can be traced back to the 13th century, with the earliest recorded document appearing in 1498. The architectural history of the church has undergone multiple changes. The original wooden church was burned down during the Tatar attack in 1621, and a stone church was rebuilt on the original site. In the mid-18th century, due to the poor structural condition of the church and the risk of collapse, the pastor of a church near Navaria decided to invest in the construction of a new church. The famous architect Bernard Meretin was commissioned to design this church at that time.
