List of Orthodox churches destroyed as part of the recovery of churches in the Second Republic (original) (raw)

During the recovery of Orthodox Churches in the Second Polish Republic, a large number of Orthodox churches were demolished for a variety of reasons including: * to reduce the influence of the Orthodox Church in Poland because it was seen as a representative of Russian power * to reverse the Russification that had been carried out after the November Uprising (1830-1831) * active Polonization of areas with Orthodox populations * to remove derelict buildings for safety reasons after they were abandoned or didn't have enough faithful to provide for their upkeep