Szlaki województw śląskiego i opolskiego

The church in Szymiszow, in the Opole Voivodeship, is a valuable monument with an interesting history. Originally built in 1607 by Protestants, it was founded by Jan Krzydlowski and his wife Ludmila Strzela. A reminder of them is the coats of arms of the founders that have survived to this day above the entrance portal. After the Thirty Years' War, in 1653, the building was closed, and in 1700 it came under Catholic administration. The invocation was changed from the Holy Trinity to the Apostles Simon and Jude Thaddeus, and the church itself was converted into a castle chapel. The building represents the late Renaissance style, with a brick nave and a barrel vault decorated with stucco in the form of ribs, rosettes and medallions. In 1909-1911, a chancel and sacristy were added, which significantly enlarged the building's volume. The church and parish in Szymiszow are today not only a place of worship, but also a living testimony to religious and social transformations in the region. The temple remains one of the key points of interest in the Strzelce Opolskie municipality.