The village and the parish have distinct but connected stories. Here we bring together verified milestones and the memory of those who preserved the faith.
Zakarpattia · 1646
Carpathian homeland · spiritual heritage
Zakarpattia · 1646
Zakarpattia — our homeland
Zakarpattia is a Carpathian region where languages, cultures and spiritual traditions meet. A landmark in its church history was the Union of Uzhhorod on 24 April 1646, when 63 priests of the Byzantine rite entered communion with the See of Rome. Our parish shares in this heritage.
The village council’s historical account gives 1381 as Poroshkovo’s first recorded mention, while also noting the alternative date of 1357. Derivation of the name from a village headman called Poroshko is one interpretation rather than an established fact. The village’s history is distinct from the foundation of the parish.
Historic church of Saint Nicholas · archival photograph not yet supplied
1751 · 1949 · 2002
Greek Catholic faith through the centuries
In 1751, the source records a wooden Greek Catholic church of Saint Nicholas. Priest Ivan Ehreshi was sentenced in 1949. The renewed community dates from 15 April 2002, a new chapter after years of hardship.
The present church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, with its central dome and blue roof. A fence and planting frame the parish grounds.
Provided for the parish websiteThe parish bell tower
The bell tower stands in the parish grounds, forming another recognisable part of the church setting.
Provided for the parish website
2003 — 2015
A new church — the renewal of the parish
On 23 October 2003, a chapel in the former outpatient clinic was blessed for the community. A year later Bishop Milan blessed the new church’s cornerstone; the church was consecrated on 18 July 2009. The parish house, begun in 2011, was blessed on 18 July 2015.
The village council records Poroshkovo’s first documentary mention in 1381, also noting the alternative year 1357. This is not the founding date of the parish.
