Two Orthodox churches - one story.

Guide RIMUTĖ's tour:

The icon of Our Lady of Surgis 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 the icons, whose abundance often surprises casual visitors to Orthodox churches. Not only is Church Slavonic not used anywhere except in church, it has never been spoken. We'll hear what it sounds like and what makes it special.

Traditionally, the number of houses of worship betrays the abundance of religious communities. But this did not apply to Kaunas. The first churches in imperially occupied Kaunas were Catholic churches. When Kaunas became the centre of the Gubernia, it was not acceptable to have Orthodox churches in Catholic churches alone. When the city became a fortress, life changed radically. However, the large number of Orthodox churches did not indicate that there was a large permanent Orthodox population or that the Orthodox community was strong or influential.

The Orthodox Church of the Resurrection of Christ and the Orthodox Church of the Epiphany in Kaunas. The Cathedral of the Resurrection and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of the Mother of God open their doors.

Tour price per participant:

15 Eur / 1 participant 

10 Eur / 1 participant (seniors, students, schoolchildren, people with disabilities).

The price of the ticket includes a donation/donation to the preservation of the heritage of the churches. Carmelite-Old Kaunas Cemetery, behind the bus stop "Griunvaldo Street", on Vytautas Avenue.

The ticket means that you have already registered for this event. For enquiries:  email [email protected] ,  or phone +370 687 74423 .

Children and schoolchildren, who are taking part in the tour together with an adult member of the family, and disabled persons - free of charge (registration required).

The tour will take place both indoors and outdoors - please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and, if necessary, wear rain protection.

Ticket validity: if you are unable to attend, please arrange to transfer your ticket to another person.