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Evangelical church in Malé Zlievcach

In the center of the village of Malé Zlievc in the district Žiar nad Hronom stands a single boat evangelical church. Its building history reflects the transition period from Gothic to Renaissance to Baroque-Classicist adjustments. The original Gothic building from the middle of the 14th century was transformed into an evangelical church in the 17th century and later modified several times. It preserved a combination of different styles. Today it serves its original purpose and is listed in the Central List of Monument Fund under the number ÚZPF 460/1.

Background and historical context

The church was probably created in the middle of the 14th century as a simple Gothic sacral building. Its original form consisted of a simple boat with a presbytery of a square ground plan and a rolling vault. The Gothic character confirms the broken triumphal arc between the ship and the presbytery. In the 17th century, during the Reformation, the church was transformed into evangelical. The Renaissance amendment from the middle of the 17th century changed its appearance while preserving only the basic Gothic elements. The Baroque-Classicist interventions in the 18th and 19th centuries changed the original character, but the church maintained its function as a local religious center.

Architecture and visual design

The church has a simple but harmonious ground plan - a simple boat with a flat ceiling and a presbyterium of square floor plan, encircled by a rolling vault. Facades are smooth, divided by semi-circle windows. The tower, which slightly rises from the facade, has rounded edges and corner pilasters, which form the rizalit. Originally it had an onion roof with a lateral one, which in 1770 was replaced by a two - degree bell dome.

Interior equipment of the church is interesting. The altar comes from the late-renaissance period (according to some sources from 1633 or 1663) and was renovated in 1770. Its architecture is columned, culminated in the coat of arms and revived by the heads of angels. The front section contains stylised curtain wings with oval images, showing the Last Supper for a partition. Above the central picture of Calvary is another picture in the extension. The stone baptismal is classicistic and comes from the end of the 18th century. The bell in the church is from 1754, and under the tower there is an epitaph from 1800.

Key events and attractions

The church underwent several renovations, the most important of which were works in 1959-1960. Its building history reflects religious and social changes in the region - from Gothic origin to Reformation to Baroque and Classicist adjustments. Interestingly, the church still serves its purpose, which is rare in similar monuments.

Today

Church in Malé Zlievcach is located in the center of the village and is open to the public. Its condition is good, so it is possible to see its architecture and interior. It is interesting for visitors by its transition character, which combines different building styles. It shows how sacral structures changed according to the religious and cultural needs of the local population.