The church is named after Mykola Charnetsky, who served as the Apostolic Visitor for Catholics of the Byzantine Rite in Volhynia and Polissia.
Mykola Charnetsky spent many years in Soviet labor camps before his death in 1959, later being recognized as a martyr of the faith.
The parish belongs to the Sokal-Zhovkva Eparchy of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
The church site integrates traditional Eastern Catholic iconography with contemporary liturgical architecture.
Khram Blazhennoho Mykolaya Charnetsʹkoho is a prominent Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church located in the town of Zolochiv. The parish is dedicated to Blessed Mykola Charnetsky, a Redemptorist bishop and martyr who was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001. The church serves as a center for local religious life and community spiritual development under the authority of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Its architecture reflects modern liturgical design trends within the region. The building is situated on Markiyana Shashkevycha Street, a key thoroughfare in the town. It remains a functioning parish with regular services and liturgical celebrations throughout the year.
The front facade, capturing the cross-crowned tower against the backdrop of the local skyline.
Check the parish notice board near the entrance for current announcements regarding special feast day schedules.
Approach the entrance from the side if a major service is in progress to avoid disrupting the congregation.
The surrounding residential area is quiet, so maintain a respectful volume while in the vicinity.
Do not attempt to enter the altar area or restricted vestry zones, as these are reserved for clergy.
Modest dress is required; shoulders and knees should be covered. Women may choose to wear a headscarf. Refrain from photography during active worship.
