Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești
About Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești
Goiești is a small village in Vidra commune, in the Apuseni Mountains, at the end of a mountain road climbing from Abrud. Its wooden church, dedicated to the Holy Three Hierarchs, was built in 1712 to a simple plan: a rectangular nave and narthex followed by a five-sided polygonal apse, narrower than the nave. It stands on a foundation of river boulders, under a broad shingle roof.
The nave and sanctuary are covered by a semi-cylindrical vault, while the narthex has a flat ceiling. Above the narthex rises a slender tower with a sharp spire, said to be among the tallest in the Apuseni area. The church is a historic monument (LMI code AB-II-m-A-00232).
What you can see
The main attraction is the interior painting, dated 1791 on the vault of the nave and attributed to the painter Simion Silaghi of Abrud, also known as "the painter of the Apuseni". The vault shows seraphim and cherubim on a starry ground, prophets in medallions, the Virgin and Child between archangels and biblical scenes, among them the sacrifice of Abraham. There are also the royal icons of the iconostasis, of 1790, and a wooden chandelier of 1791. Old books and an iron semantron are kept as well, and the bells were cast in Sibiu in 1923.
From outside, the church is best seen from the slope behind it: the shingle roof, the dark tower and the spire stand out above the cemetery, with forest and hills behind.
Good to know
The România Atractivă platform lists it as open to visitors on request, with advance arrangement; no official schedule is published. A board at the entrance gives a description of the monument and a plan of the church, in Romanian, English and French.
Information verified on 20 October 2026.
- The wooden church of 1712, on a foundation of river boulders, under a shingle roof.
- The tall tower with its sharp spire, visible from far across the village.
- The 1791 painting by Simion Silaghi of Abrud on the vault of the nave.
- The royal icons of 1790 and the wooden chandelier of 1791.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Goiești lies in Vidra commune, about 94 km from Alba Iulia, according to the local press. The road runs through Abrud, along DN 74 and DN 74A, to near Boncești, then along DJ 762 to the village.
Public transport: no regular connection to the village is confirmed; a car is the safer option.
- Rules
This is a place of worship and a working cemetery: dress modestly and keep quiet. The interior can be visited only with the permission of the person who opens it; photography inside should be asked about first.
Frequently asked questions about Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești
- How long does a visit to Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești take?
- A visit to Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești takes about 45 min (exterior, cemetery and interior).
- Can you visit Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești with kids?
- Yes, Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești is suitable for children (gentle slope through the cemetery).
- Where can I park at Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești?
- There is free parking at Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești (in the village, by the church).
- How do I get to Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești?
- Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești is located at Strada Principală nr. 256, comuna Vidra, Goiești, Alba County. By car: Goiești lies in Vidra commune, about 94 km from Alba Iulia, according to the local press. The road runs through Abrud, along DN 74 and DN 74A, to near Boncești, then along DJ 762 to the village. Public transport: no regular connection to the village is confirmed; a car is the safer option.
- When is the best time to visit Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești?
- The best season for Holy Three Hierarchs Wooden Church in Goiești: May – October (mountain road, easier in summer).
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