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The first church in Łapsze Niżne, and likely the part of the building that still exists today, dates back to 1340 (the parish was established in that year). According to a visitation record from 1700, which has not survived, it may date back to around 1300. From 1313 to 1786, the church was owned by, and then administered by, the Miechowites from Lendak in Spiš. Currently, the parish is run by the Piarist fathers.
Hungarian origin
In the past, the entire Spisz region, including Łapsze and its church, belonged to Hungary (the border ran near Niedzica Castle).
The Piarists
Since 1957, the church and parish have been managed by the Piarist fathers. Adjacent to the church, they established an Educational and Recreational Center in the monastery building.
The church dedicated to St. Quirinus
This is the only church of its kind in Poland!
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The Lesser Poland Trail of the Sepulchers
The church is part of the Trail of the Sepulchers.
