The subsidiary church of St Helene in Podpeca stands at an elevation of 1,026 metres and is an isolated, simplet, single-nave church built in the Gothic style. Although few historical records about the church have been preserved, its origins date back to 1477, when it was built and consecrated to St Helene. In the 18th century it was completely rebuilt and Baroquised, while the oldest Gothic parts of the structure today include the polygonal chapel adjoining the church on its southern side and the chancel, which still preserves a Gothic pointed window with a trefoil. The remaining windows in the chancel as well as those on the north and south sides of the church are rectangular. Both the chapel and the chancel are surrounded by a high plinth wall. During restoration work, remnants of frescoes were discovered in the chancel, and a well-preserved fresco of St Christoper can still be seen on the northern facade. Attached to the church is also an unarticulated bell tower with a pyramidal roof. The church has three bronze bells, the smallest dating from 1851 and the other two from 1926. Today the entire church is roofed with wooden shingles, and above the chapel rises a small wooden belfry. The church facade features quoined edges. The main altar depicts St Helena with a crown on her head and a cross in her hand. She's the patron saint of miners, treasurers, and nail-smiths, as well as a protector against lightning and fire. The three side altars are dedicated to St Agnes, the Mother of God, and St Rosalia.
