Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Vilnius explained

Building Name:Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Švč. Jėzaus Širdies bažnyčia
Location:Vilnius, Lithuania
Geo:54.6758°N 25.2974°W
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic
District:Vilnius Old Town
Consecration Year:1756
Leadership:Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vilnius
Architecture Type:Church
Architecture Style:Baroque
Year Completed:1756
Materials:Plastered masonry

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Lithuanian: Švč. Jėzaus Širdies bažnyčia) is a Roman Catholic church in the Vilnius Old Town, which was built in 1694–1756 and consecrated in 1756.[1] [2]

Initially, it was part of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary's monastery complex.[1] [2] Later it was part of the Vilnius Correctional Institution complex.[3] However, in 2007 the church and monastery were returned to the Lithuanian Catholic Church and in 2012 nuns established a hospice.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vilniaus Švč. Jėzaus Širdies bažnyčia . PamatykLietuvoje.lt . lt . 2 April 2023.
  2. Web site: Vilniaus vizičių vienuolyno statinių ansamblio Švč. Jėzaus Širdies bažnyčia . Kvr.kpd.lt . lt . 2 April 2023.
  3. Web site: Istorija - Administracinė informacija . Kaldep.lt . lt . 2 April 2023.
  4. Web site: Nugriovus nenaudojamus pastatus iškils modernus pareigūnų mokymo centras . Tm.lrv.lt . lt . 2 April 2023.