It is one of the designated sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list under the 'Wooden Tserkvas of the Carpathian Region in Poland and Ukraine'.
The church was converted from a Greek Catholic to a Roman Catholic place of worship in the mid-20th century.
The structure avoids the use of nails in its primary frame, relying instead on traditional joinery techniques.
The interior icons date primarily from the 18th and 19th centuries, following the liturgical requirements of the Eastern Rite.
The church underwent significant conservation work in the early 2010s to preserve its original wooden fabric.
Its orientation is strictly liturgical, with the altar facing east towards the rising sun.
St. Paraskeva Church in Kwiatoń is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a prime example of the Lemko wooden church tradition. Built in the mid-17th century, it is recognized as one of the best-preserved examples of Western Lemko architecture in Poland. The structure features a distinctive triple-part layout consisting of a tower, a nave, and a chancel, all topped with shingled roofs and domes. The exterior is constructed of wooden logs reinforced with timber framing, known as zrębowa construction. The interior contains 18th-century polychrome paintings and a 19th-century iconostasis. It currently functions as a Roman Catholic filial church of the Uście Gorlickie parish. The building is surrounded by a low wooden fence with shingled roofing. Its design represents the classic Lemko style characterized by varying tower heights and distinct onion-shaped cupolas.
The path approaching the church gate from the southwest provides the most symmetrical view of the tower and roofline.
Bring a wide-angle lens as the church is situated in a tight, tree-lined graveyard setting.
The village of Kwiatoń is remote; ensure your vehicle has enough fuel before arriving in this mountainous region.
Respect the ongoing religious use of the building by maintaining silence and avoiding photography during services.
Do not attempt to touch the internal polychrome paintings or wood carvings, which are highly sensitive to skin oils.
The interior is typically accessible for visitors during the summer tourist season but may be locked outside of service times.
Cover shoulders and knees; avoid noisy footwear; do not photograph congregants during services.
