Saints Cosmos and Damian, like other wooden churches in the area, was in a state of deterioration and required the removal of all corroded elements for cleaning and repair or replacement according to the level of deterioration. Components of the church that were conserved included the roof, the entrance, the bell tower, the iconostasis, and the tower masonry. (...)
Saints Cosmos and Damian, like other wooden churches in the area, was in a state of deterioration and required the removal of all corroded elements for cleaning and repair or replacement according to the level of deterioration. Components of the church that were conserved included the roof, the entrance, the bell tower, the iconostasis, and the tower masonry. WMF began conservation of Saints Cosmos and Damian in 2005. One of the special features of the project was the fabrication of new shingles for the roof, hand-hewn by local craftsmen. Over time, Insects, moss, and mold infected the wood and water seeped through deteriorated areas of the structure, damaging the baroque interiors, including the iconostasis. The correction of these problems will protect the building from further infestations. Historic research, survey work, wood analysis and investigation of painted finishes were essential elements of the project.
