St. Michael’s Church is a church located in the village of Lukashi in the Brovary district of the Kyiv region, a monument of Ukrainian wooden architecture from the 19th century. The first church on the site of the current St. Michael’s Church appeared in Lukashi in the 17th century and stood for over 200 years, but the structure did not withstand the test of time. At the end of the 19th century, the villagers decided to demolish the old church and build a new one in its place. The work lasted from 1892 to 1896 and was funded by the local population’s donations. The architect was Ivan Bykov. With the arrival of Soviet power, the church was closed, and the building was later used as a warehouse for agricultural products. In 1942, during the German occupation, religious services were restored in the church, and it has remained open ever since.

The nine-ridge, five-domed church is entirely built of wood, and a cross towers over the top of each dome. The roofs have pointed tented finishes, giving the shrine a distinctive appearance. The external decoration of the church combines the *Eparchial Moscow style with folk architecture. *This style developed in Moscow’s Russia in the 17th century and was used in the construction of many churches of that time. The Eparchial Moscow style is characterized by the use of rich ornamentation, multi-domed churches, decorative cornices, suspended galleries, and colorful paint. Wooden architecture of this type was usually clad with boards on the outside and had a complex shape with original design, which allowed religious structures to stand out against other buildings.

On the western side of the church, a tall three-tiered bell tower was added. Until recently, the St. Michael’s Church in Lukashy had a celestial blue color with contours highlighted in dark blue, but after repair work, the appearance of the church changed. Instead of blue, it was painted in pale shades of green. The priest of the church claims that such a color is historical, as determined by research and expertise. Regardless, the renovated church has not lost its beauty, but rather gained more uniqueness and a somewhat fairy-tale appearance. The main decoration of the St. Michael’s Church in Lukashy is its interior. All nine main logs are united in one volumetric space with the help of high arches. The church has three altars, which are always well-lit thanks to wide windows that evenly let in sunlight. The central dome above the intersection is dominant in the interior, adorned with beautiful paintings. The carved iconostasis, which has been preserved since 1908, is a true pride of the parishioners.