Czerteż

Czerteż Czerteż
—  Village  —
Country	Poland
Region	Subcarpathian Voivodship
Founded	1339
Area
– Land	3.36 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Elevation	346 m (1,135 ft)
Population
– Total	720

Czerteż [ˈt​͡ʂɛrtɛs] (ethnic: Certez, Certiz) is a village in East Małopolska in the Lesser Beskid mountains, in the district called Gmina Sanok.^[1] It is situated below the main watershed at the foot of the Słonne Mountains, and has an elevation of 346 metres. Situated in the Subcarpathian Voivodship (since 1999), previously in Krosno Voivodship (1975-1998) and Sanok district, Sanok subdistrict (3 miles west of Sanok), parish Kostarowce.

History

Czerteż was founded in 1339 by prince George II Trojden, and was originally named Czerteznyki ( en. Handicrafts ). The wooden church was renovated in 1877 and 1924. It is in good condition and seems to be in use as a museum. According to local tradition, the village was supposedly founded by Prince Jerzy in 1340. In 1785 the village lands comprised 3.36 km². There were 285 Catholics and 6 Jews.

During 966 - 1018, 1340 - 1772 (Ruthenian Voivodeship) and during 1918 - 1939 Czertez was part of Poland. While during 1772 - 1918 it belonged to Austrian empire, later Austrian-Hungarian empire when double monarchy was introduced in Austria. It is the oldest settlement in the Sanoczek river-basin, in the Vandals era trade route that passed through this area.

Religion

In the centre of the village there is a wooden Greek-Catholic church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord dating 1742 which now serves as the Roman Catholic church, excellent examples of Boyko architecture. The wooden church was renovated in 1877.

References

1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01. http://www.stat.gov.pl/broker/access/prefile/listPreFiles.jspa. 

Coordinates: 49°35′N 22°10′E / 49.583°N 22.167°E / 49.583; 22.167