TWO CHURCHES - ONE HISTORY. Excursion.

DESCRIPTION:

Two churches - one history.

Excursion by guide RIMUTĖ:

The Surdegis Mother of God icon is the main one here, but not the only one that grants graces to those who ask for them. We will learn how to read icons, the abundance of which often surprises casual visitors to churches. Church Slavonic is not only unused anywhere except in church, but it was never a spoken language either. We will hear how it sounds and what makes it special.

Traditionally, the abundance of religious communities is revealed by the number of houses of prayer. But this did not apply to Kaunas. In the Kaunas occupied by the empire, Catholic churches were turned into the first Orthodox churches. Once Kaunas became the center of the Governorate, having Orthodox churches only in Catholic churches was not respectable. When the city became a fortress, life changed fundamentally. However, the large number of Orthodox churches by no means indicated that there was a large permanent Orthodox population here, or that their community was strong or influential.

Christ's Resurrection Church and the Cathedral of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Mother of God open their doors.

The ticket price includes a donation/support for the preservation of the monastery's heritage.

For inquiries, you can email rimutemika@gmail.com or call +370 687 74423

A purchased ticket means that you have already registered for this event (otherwise, registration by email is required). Free for children and students participating in the excursion together with adult family members (registration is required).

Meeting place and start of the excursion: Karmelitai - Old Kaunas Cemetery, behind the "Griunvaldo gatvė" bus stop, on Vytauto Avenue.

The excursion will take place both outdoors and indoors - please dress appropriately for the weather.

IMPORTANT: meeting place and start of the excursion at Karmelitai - Old Kaunas Cemetery, behind the "Griunvaldo gatvė" bus stop, on Vytauto Avenue.