St. Alexander's church in Varniai is the oldest church in Samogitia.
| Varniai St. Alexander's church | |
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| Type | St. Alexander's church in Varniai |
| Location | Varniai, Lithuania |
| Coordinates | 55°44′30″N 22°22′09″E / 55.741604°N 22.369107°E |
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History
editPrior to the Medininkai diocese, which eventually became the Samogitian diocese, a parish church was already established in Varniai. At the location, now occupied by St. Alexander’s church, there previously stood another church, built by Vytautas Magnus, which was consecrated in 1417 as St. Alexander’s church, according to the Christian name of Vytautas Magnus.
From the beginning of the 15th century, the church was rebuilt numerous times, and its present appearance was created in 1779. The building incorporates the characteristics of late Baroque and folk architecture. After WWII, St. Alexander’s church was closed and damaged by the Soviet government. In 1991, it was restored, and returned to the religious community.
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References
edit- "Žemaičių vyskupystės muziejus". www.varniai-museum.lt. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
- "Varnių Šv. Aleksandro bažnyčia :: Bažnyčios Telšių rajone | Gyvenimo būdo žurnalas". www.ltvirtove.lt. Retrieved 2020-02-18.