About the Church
In the old town of Subačius, beside the quietly flowing River Viešinta, stands the impressive Church of the Holy Trinity of Subačius. This architectural monument, built in 1884, catches the eye with elements of Romanesque Revival and Neo-Baroque style and features of Historicism. The church's two-towered structure and rectangular plan with three altars give it a particular monumentality.
The first church on this site was built as early as 1590, on the initiative of Jeronimas Valavičius. At that time it was wooden and had three altars. More than one dramatic episode can be traced throughout the church's history — in 1655 it was damaged, but was soon rebuilt. From 1777 a parish school operated here, and in 1791–1792 the well-known Lithuanian poet Antanas Strazdas served as priest at this church.
In the late 19th century the Catholic community began seeking permission to build a new masonry church, as the old wooden one no longer met the parish's needs. After repeated requests, permission was granted in 1881, and on 22 May 1884 Bishop Mečislovas Paliulionis consecrated the new church.
During the First World War the church suffered considerable damage, but in 1925, through the efforts of the priest Pranas Kazlauskas, it was repaired and re-roofed with tin sheeting. The local community always took an active part in the life of the church — from 1908 to 1914 a branch of the Lithuanian Catholic Temperance Society was active here, and in 1933–1934, on the initiative of the curate Juozas Bardišauskas, a parish hall was built.
Today the Church of the Holy Trinity of Old Subačius is not only a house of prayer but also a guardian of cultural and historical heritage. Its majestic interior, with three aisles and three altars, is an invitation to reflect on the faith of past generations and their determination to preserve their heritage despite various trials.
If you ever visit this area, do not miss the chance to call in at this wonderful church and experience its tranquillity and history.
The first church on this site was built as early as 1590, on the initiative of Jeronimas Valavičius. At that time it was wooden and had three altars. More than one dramatic episode can be traced throughout the church's history — in 1655 it was damaged, but was soon rebuilt. From 1777 a parish school operated here, and in 1791–1792 the well-known Lithuanian poet Antanas Strazdas served as priest at this church.
In the late 19th century the Catholic community began seeking permission to build a new masonry church, as the old wooden one no longer met the parish's needs. After repeated requests, permission was granted in 1881, and on 22 May 1884 Bishop Mečislovas Paliulionis consecrated the new church.
During the First World War the church suffered considerable damage, but in 1925, through the efforts of the priest Pranas Kazlauskas, it was repaired and re-roofed with tin sheeting. The local community always took an active part in the life of the church — from 1908 to 1914 a branch of the Lithuanian Catholic Temperance Society was active here, and in 1933–1934, on the initiative of the curate Juozas Bardišauskas, a parish hall was built.
Today the Church of the Holy Trinity of Old Subačius is not only a house of prayer but also a guardian of cultural and historical heritage. Its majestic interior, with three aisles and three altars, is an invitation to reflect on the faith of past generations and their determination to preserve their heritage despite various trials.
If you ever visit this area, do not miss the chance to call in at this wonderful church and experience its tranquillity and history.
Gallery and Resources
Archive captions are shown in Lithuanian.
Negatyve užfiksuota Subačiaus mūrinė dvibokštė Švč. Trejybės bažnyčia.
Kompozicijoje – Subačiaus Švč. Trejybės bažnyčia.
Signuotas akvarele averso apatinėje dalyje kairėje ir pieštuku revreso viršutinėje dalyje kairėje.