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Church of Christ the King in Krikštonys

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The Church of Christ the King in Krikštonys is a unique architectural masterpiece distinguished by its history and construction processes. In 1926, its project was designed by pastor Jonas Reitelaitis, known as a historian and local historian. This fact is significant as he is the only priest who personally designed and oversaw the construction of a church in interwar Lithuania. To approve the project, the signature of a licensed architect was required, and in this case, Vytautas Žemkalnis agreed to endorse the plans, possibly making a few corrections. The Church of Krikštonys features a distinctive, unconventional plan with unusual proportions for its facade and

accents of neo-Gothic elements. The author originally interpreted neo-Gothic forms, combining them with elements of national style that were popular at the time. Inside, you will find a modest, unadorned main altar, while the building, appearing to rise from the ground, is adorned with two large towers and a smaller belfry at the rear, in front of the sacristy. The belfry, located in one of the large towers, houses a bell weighing 153 kg, purchased by the local youth, symbolizing the community's contribution. Also buried in the churchyard of Krikštonys is J. Reitelaitis, whose contribution to the creation of this sanctuary is an important historical moment.

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