About the Church
The Church of St Casimir in Lančiūnava is an impressive and historically significant church standing in the village of Lančiūnava, Kėdainiai district, by the main road Panevėžys–Aristava–Sitkūnai. Construction of this church began in 1863, but the work was halted because of the uprising then under way. Only in 1874 was permission granted to build a masonry burial chapel, which was completed in 1880.
The origins of the church are linked to the local landowner Zigmontas Kognovickis. He wanted to replace the old wooden church with a new masonry one. However, the plans had to be postponed for a time. After various administrative obstacles and bans, the residents nevertheless managed to maintain religious rites and services, even though this was officially forbidden.
Architecturally, the Church of St Casimir in Lančiūnava is a fine building with Classicist features. It has a rectangular plan without an apse, and its walls are built of fieldstone. The church's tower, which is built of brick and massive, rising above the roof, becomes a striking landmark of the area.
In the churchyard one can find a special piece of heritage – a cup-marked stone. It used to be believed that the water collected in the hollows of such stones was holy and possessed healing properties.
After the Second World War, up until 1991, the church was closed, but since then it has once again become an active parish church, drawing both local residents and visitors.
This church not only serves as a house of prayer but also as a cultural and historical site, recalling Lithuania's complex history and the strong faith of the local community.
The origins of the church are linked to the local landowner Zigmontas Kognovickis. He wanted to replace the old wooden church with a new masonry one. However, the plans had to be postponed for a time. After various administrative obstacles and bans, the residents nevertheless managed to maintain religious rites and services, even though this was officially forbidden.
Architecturally, the Church of St Casimir in Lančiūnava is a fine building with Classicist features. It has a rectangular plan without an apse, and its walls are built of fieldstone. The church's tower, which is built of brick and massive, rising above the roof, becomes a striking landmark of the area.
In the churchyard one can find a special piece of heritage – a cup-marked stone. It used to be believed that the water collected in the hollows of such stones was holy and possessed healing properties.
After the Second World War, up until 1991, the church was closed, but since then it has once again become an active parish church, drawing both local residents and visitors.
This church not only serves as a house of prayer but also as a cultural and historical site, recalling Lithuania's complex history and the strong faith of the local community.
Gallery and Resources
Archive captions are shown in Lithuanian.
Kompozicijoje – Lančiunavos Šv. Kazimiero bažnyčia.
Signuotas akvarele averso apatinėje dalyje ir reverse pieštuku.