The Orthodox Church of the Sts. Archangels Michael and Gabriel in Roscha: from a Wooden Church (1768) to a Masonry Building (1900)

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The church represents enduring sacred continuity, adapting through political and economic challenges, and interdenominational rivalry.
Histories of the wooden church and the new masonry construction are reconstructed using archival documents and community oral histories.
The church served as a vital center for public action and cultural identity, facilitating the community's resilience despite disruptions.
Interdisciplinary methods combining archival analysis and oral history were essential for understanding local Orthodox community dynamics.

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Research reconstructs the Orthodox church's history in Chernivtsi, revealing sacred continuity and cultural heritage during Austrian rule.

Antoniy Moysey (2025) studied this question.

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Research reconstructs the Orthodox church's history in Chernivtsi, revealing sacred continuity and cultural heritage during Austrian rule.