About the Church
The Roman Catholic Church of Christ the King in Madona stands in the town of Madona, in eastern Vidzeme, near the border of Latgale. Madona is a small but lively centre of the region, surrounded by the hilly Vidzeme Uplands.
Construction of the church was completed in 1934, and on 19 March of the same year it was consecrated by Bishop Jāzeps Rancāns. The small church, about 11 metres long and almost 8 metres wide, was built through the efforts of a priest; before that, services in Madona had been held in the premises of the gymnasium.
The church is dedicated to Christ the King, a feast that emphasises Christ's authority and dominion. The titular feast is celebrated on the last Sunday of October. For the Catholic community of Madona, this church is an important place of spiritual life.
Construction of the church was completed in 1934, and on 19 March of the same year it was consecrated by Bishop Jāzeps Rancāns. The small church, about 11 metres long and almost 8 metres wide, was built through the efforts of a priest; before that, services in Madona had been held in the premises of the gymnasium.
The church is dedicated to Christ the King, a feast that emphasises Christ's authority and dominion. The titular feast is celebrated on the last Sunday of October. For the Catholic community of Madona, this church is an important place of spiritual life.