Szlaki województw śląskiego i opolskiego

The church in Szczepanok is older than the village itself. A wooden church was built in 1666-1668 in Polish Nova Vieska (Neudorf) near Opole. For nearly 300 years it served the local parishioners, until after the construction of a new church in 1949-1953 it was to be demolished. The initiator of the moving and reconstruction of the Baroque church was Master Carpenter Anthony Piontek from Szczepanok and Bishop Francis Jop. After the war, despite difficulties and initial skepticism, the church was relocated to its new location. Work, often with Anthony Piontek's own physical contribution and the support of the local community, lasted until 1962, when the church was consecrated again. For his merits, Anthony Piontek received the medal Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice from Pope Paul VI. In the following years the church was repaired several times. In 2012, a 50th anniversary of the consecration of the restored church was celebrated. The church in Szczepanok is a wooden log building with a tower and an octagonal lantern above the nave. The main altar and side altars date from the 18th century, the interior is decorated with Baroque sculptures and paintings. Thanks to the efforts of Anthony Piontek and the local community, the church has become one of the most valuable wooden monuments in the region, combining the history of Szczepanok and Polish Nova Vieska.