Summary
The Parish Church of the Annunciation in Novo Selo is a layered, three-aisled stone building. Its oldest eastern section dates from the 17th century, the central section from the 18th, and the present façade and bell tower from 1894.
The church has been the centre of Novo Selo's independent chaplaincy since 1907. It houses an Annunciation altarpiece, a statue of St Anthony the Abbot from 1855 and other historic objects.
History and purpose
The Parish Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands in the centre of Novo Selo, in front of the village square. Novo Selo had an independent chaplaincy from 1907. The Feast of the Annunciation is celebrated on 25 March, and St Anthony the Abbot is also especially venerated in the parish community.
Structure and traces of the past
The three-aisled stone church with a transept was built in several phases. The oldest eastern section, with a quadrangular plan, dates from the 17th century; the central section is from the 18th century, and the new façade and bell tower were completed in 1894. The church contains an Annunciation altarpiece, a wooden statue of St Anthony the Abbot from 1855, a statue of Our Lady of the Rosary from 1844 and a Baroque painting of St Joseph with the Child Jesus.
Access and visiting
The church is in the centre of the settlement. Check the parish schedule and current arrangements for entry before visiting the interior.
