Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Narojki

Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian is an Orthodox church in Narojki. It belongs to the parish of the same dedication, which is part of the Siemiatycze Deanery of the Diocese of Warsaw and Bielsk of the Polish Orthodox Church. The oldest mention of a church in Narojki dates back to 1629. The inventory of its furnishings from that year does not clarify whether the building was under Orthodox or Uniate (Eastern Catholic) clergy, though the former is more likely. The church in Narojki effectively became a Uniate temple in the mid-17th century, like most other Orthodox sacred sites in the region. The oldest church in Narojki remained in existence until 1738 when a new one was built in its place. Both were wooden structures. In 1789, the church underwent partial renovation and expansion. Since the first half of the 18th century, the parish in Narojki has been a center of veneration for the Galac Icon of the Mother of God. The construction of a brick Orthodox church in Narojki took place between 1865 and 1866, with most of the funds provided by the Russian state. Since then, the church has remained continuously active, except for the years between 1915 and 1918. The church is located in the center of the village, along the road to Sady, on a plot surrounded by a contemporary brick fence with a gate featuring Orthodox crosses. Within the church grounds, there are a few trees and severa

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