Church of St. Casimir
Church of St. Casimir
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Olli M
Helsinki, Finland22 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
An impressive historical church dedicated to St. Casimir, the patron saint of Lithuania. The ceiling rises high above you and there are three decorative altars. The history of the church is intriguing. It's been modified and used in different ways across the years, and has survived to be a Catholic church again.. The evening I visited there was an organ concert free of charge. There were a lot of people, and I stayed to listen.
Written July 15, 2024
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ElaineAndGreg
Chesterland, OH3,089 contributions
Jun 2023
Vilnius has many nice churches, and this is just one of them.
St. Casimir is the patron saint of Vilnius. He is one of the few saints claimed (posthumously in his case) to have raised someone from the dead. His tomb is actually in the large cathedral on the other side of the old town.
This church is beautiful from the outside and seems to dominate the nearby square in front of the old town hall even though technically it is a few buildings away. The interior is not quite as ornate, but the altar is beautiful.
This is the kind of structure that makes Vilnius so much fun to walk around. You’ll probably need only a few minutes to see it and see the interior, but it’s worth it.
St. Casimir is the patron saint of Vilnius. He is one of the few saints claimed (posthumously in his case) to have raised someone from the dead. His tomb is actually in the large cathedral on the other side of the old town.
This church is beautiful from the outside and seems to dominate the nearby square in front of the old town hall even though technically it is a few buildings away. The interior is not quite as ornate, but the altar is beautiful.
This is the kind of structure that makes Vilnius so much fun to walk around. You’ll probably need only a few minutes to see it and see the interior, but it’s worth it.
Written June 30, 2023
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starlightShanghai
Victoria, Canada4,609 contributions
Oct 2022
What I find most appealing about this church is its skyline. Gorgeous domes set against a blue sky! Simply beautiful! As to the interior, it seems surprisingly understated.
The cornerstone of this church was laid in 1604. Destroyed by wars and fires a number of times, it was always restored.
In 1867, the church was adapted for the Russian Orthodox Cathedral by lowering its towers, topping it with onion-shaped domes, and decorating the façade in Neo-Baroque style.
After the First World War, the church was restored. After WW2, it was renovated, establishing within the building the Museum of Atheism.
In 1991, the church was returned to the Jesuits.
Definitely worth visiting.
The cornerstone of this church was laid in 1604. Destroyed by wars and fires a number of times, it was always restored.
In 1867, the church was adapted for the Russian Orthodox Cathedral by lowering its towers, topping it with onion-shaped domes, and decorating the façade in Neo-Baroque style.
After the First World War, the church was restored. After WW2, it was renovated, establishing within the building the Museum of Atheism.
In 1991, the church was returned to the Jesuits.
Definitely worth visiting.
Written October 16, 2022
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Victorianlad
Melbourne, Australia18,022 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
I attended the 1030 hours Mass on a chilly November Sunday
This Church is run by the Jesuit Order.
With St Casimir being Vilnius' patron saint, that this church has been returned to the Catholic Church must be important.
The interior was most attractive, as was the pink exterior.
The Mass was well attended. Before Communion, children assembled around the altar. Unusual.
The priest spoke excellent English.
This Church is run by the Jesuit Order.
With St Casimir being Vilnius' patron saint, that this church has been returned to the Catholic Church must be important.
The interior was most attractive, as was the pink exterior.
The Mass was well attended. Before Communion, children assembled around the altar. Unusual.
The priest spoke excellent English.
Written November 10, 2024
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad6,376 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
This church is located near the gate of dawn. It's a beautiful pink baroque church and stands proud and outstanding in this area . Lithiania has so many beautiful churches... thia is just another of them.
Written June 18, 2020
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Brad
Hong Kong, China181,006 contributions
Jun 2010
We visited Vilnius this past summer and St. Casimir was probably our second favorite visit behind St. Theresa near the Gates of Dawn. This small church offered a simpler, but still decorative and beautiful interior and looked very attractive from the outside as well, set back inside a small courtyard in front of the church. The outside of St. Casimir is very nice and can be enjoyed from across the street at the local cafes while having a coffee or drink.
The altarpiece was nice and we particularly enjoyed the marble used to create the inside decor. As this church is close by to several others of interest, such as St. Theresa, Church of the Holy Spirit and the Basilian Gate and the Gate of Dawn, it is highly recommendable to walk inside for a few moments to enjoy this attraction.
The altarpiece was nice and we particularly enjoyed the marble used to create the inside decor. As this church is close by to several others of interest, such as St. Theresa, Church of the Holy Spirit and the Basilian Gate and the Gate of Dawn, it is highly recommendable to walk inside for a few moments to enjoy this attraction.
Written May 20, 2011
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SUSANCROUCH
Forest, VA429 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Another overdecorated catholic church complete with relics and an interesting back story about the healings that supposedly took place.
Written July 1, 2019
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Robert S
Troy, MI75 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
I attended services at St Casimir on the Sunday before his feast day (March 4) and found it quite a peaceful place. The church h as been destroyed, rebuilt, and repurposed many times in it's history. In 1991 it was returned to the Jesuits after being the Museum of Atheism. Most of the church is plain white or shade of white and without stained glass. This simplicity adds to the glory and brings your focus to the altar and the depiction of Jesus and St Casimir. I am glad I was able to attend service and see the church. I went back twice later in the day to take a picture but it was locked up.
Written March 9, 2019
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JaxConNon
Traverse City, MI56 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
This church is an amazing work of art in the Lithuanian capital! Highly recommend for all to enjoy!!!
Written October 10, 2017
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MumbaiRiders
Mumbai, India2,025 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
"Church of St Casimir" has had a very chequered religious history. This was the first Baroque church in Vilnius built by the Catholic Jesuit priests with its foundation stone laid in 1604.This church suffered a great deal from wars and fires.In the 18th century its dome collapsed and was replaced with a new dome having a crown as also the main altars.The 13 Baroque altars were later destroyed by Napoleon's army .In 1868 the building was adopted for the Russian Orthodox Church and the towers of the church were lowered and replaced with Onion shaped helmets which is the normal exterior design of all Russian Orthodox Churches.All the former Baroque frescoes and Sculptures were destroyed and until World War II it was the Russian Orthodox Church.After World War II under the Russian Government the Church was turned into the "Museum of Atheism" .Next, after the Independence of Lithuania in 1991 the Church was returned back to the Catholic Jesuits and exists in its present architecture as a Catholic Church.Very few churches in the World could have had such a change of religious hands within the Christian Religion.
Written August 30, 2017
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karpotschka
Minsk, Belarus
Здравствуйте. Будем в Венеции 2 и 3 января. Хотелось бы попасть на службу в Собор Сан-Марко. В какое время она проходит?
Written January 28, 2015
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