Rikava Catholic Church

Rikava Roman Catholic Church located in the district of Rēzekne Rikavas parish in Rikava. One of the most prominent crises of classical classicism in Latgale. Architectural monument of national significance.

The first church in Rikava was built in the second half of the 18 th century, a wooden building built by Viļānu and Rikavas Manor Miickel Rica. The church was nursed BY Viļānu church monks and was located ON the road Viļāni - at the edge of Bikava, between Rezekne and Liuge rivers. The current church was built in 1829 by Mr Antonia Rica, who was devoted to the honour of the divine Providence.

The church is built in Dorian Style, a walled and lime-painted wall building with a zinc tin roof. Above the front front, there is a small tower in which one call is located. The church is a single-navy building with cement tiles floor and wooden ceilings, which are slightly curved and covered. There are ancient organs in Cora's premises. There are three altar in the church. “Assumpta in coelis” is located in the main or central centre. The left side of the altar contains a large altar of Jesus's heart, and a painting of the Holy Anton. On the right side, the St. Anton altar shows a stone plate with an inscription under which Antonia Rick's grave was built.
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