How to get there: in Orshova , 1 Decebal St
It was built in 1972, which was an exception for the times of the communist regime. It is intended for the local Catholic population. The construction of the dam necessitated the flooding of 13 villages and the church is a kind of compensation for the affected population. Apart from its architecture, it is also interesting for its unusual and modernist artistic decoration. The main composition is “The Way of the Cross". In addition to religious images, the wall paintings also include secular images. In the first scene, Lenin is depicted, but with his back turned, because he was an opponent of religion. Next, the Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci is included because of her 6 gold medals at the Olympic Games.In the final scene, another contemporary character appears: John Lennon.
