2. Saint Martin’s church was built in the Middle
Ages in 14 century in gothic style. Material
which was used to building temple was
sandstone. Church’s confession is Catholicism.
3. Church is situated in Jawor in north- west part
of the town on the 203-metre- high hill.
Temple’s ground is surrounded by the old,
defensive wall.
4. 1242- first reference about the temple
1330- building gothic church
1446, 1573- building west part of the church
18 century- restoration of the church
5. The oldest church’s elements are presbytery
and chancel. Temple has got three naves. There
are frescos on the ceiling which decorate inside
of the church. Frescos introduce plants motifs.
Windows are high with stained glasses. Church
has got one tower. Temple was built in
Renaissance epoch.
6. Saint Martin of Tours was born in 316 in
Sabaria and he died on 8th November in 379 in
Candes. He was really generous and kind. At
the age of 15 he bacame a legionary, next he
became a bishop. Legend has it that one day he
met a scantily clad beggar. He impulsively cut
his military cloak in half to share with the man.
That night, Martin dreamed of Jesus wearing
the cloak he had given away. He heard Jesus
say to the angels: "Martin, who is still but a
catechumen, clothed me with this robe."
