Lackov – Church of the Holy Family and village bell tower

If you are considering a stay in Lackov, its location on the Krupinská planina and its local architectural and church history offer two different ways to discover the place. Its cultural character includes the village bell tower from the late 19th century and the Church of the Holy Family. The church’s history encompasses architecture, religious art and precisely dated events.

Location and landscape

Lackov lies on the Krupinská planina and by the Litavica stream. The Litavica is classified as a river and is geographically associated with Senohrad and Lackov. The location can therefore be understood on two levels: the planina describes the landscape, while the Litavica marks the connection to a body of water. For an overview of the destination, the river complements the description of the upland plateau; the two names provide different geographical reference points.

The village bell tower

The village bell tower dates from the late 19th century. It is a single-nave masonry building on a rectangular floor plan, topped with a Baroque cupola and a lantern. The rectangular floor plan describes the shape of the structure, while “single-nave” describes its interior layout. The masonry, cupola and lantern add materials and distinctive architectural features to this basic form. The date and architecture answer different questions: the late 19th century places the tower in time, while its design features explain its architectural form. Those interested in architecture can consider its historical context and specific design features separately.

Church of the Holy Family

The Church of the Holy Family is a filial church of the Senohrad parish. It was consecrated on October 18, 1997. Its affiliation with the parish describes its ecclesiastical status, while the date records a specific event in its history.

Altarpiece and religious art

The image of the Holy Family in Lackov is associated with the apparition at Fatima. The church’s altarpiece was painted by academic painter Stanislav Dusík. At an audience on August 12, 1998, Pope John Paul II personally blessed the altarpiece. These details shed light on different aspects: the image’s religious association, its artistic creator and a specific historical event. In 2017, the church received second-class relics of the holy children of Fatima; they are kept in a reliquary in front of the altar. The years 1997, 1998 and 2017 thus mark different events: the church’s consecration, the blessing of the altarpiece and the receipt of the relics.

Planning your stay

The Senohrad parish publishes notices, service times and information about the church online. If you would like to include a church visit in your plans, check the published times and notices in advance. This will help you plan your schedule around the parish information.

Consider whether you are more interested in the landscape, architecture or religious art when choosing a destination.

Discover more destinations: Horné Mladonice, Terany, Žibritov, Súdovce, Hontianske Nemce, Hontianske Moravce, Litava, Ladzany

For the wider travel overview: Okres Krupina.