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Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kazliškis

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The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kazliškis village is a masterpiece of wooden folk architecture, built in 1910. Its history dates back to 1796 when the Kazliškis chapel was first mentioned. In the second half of the 19th century, the chapel collapsed, but in 1901, local residents began petitioning for permission to build a new chapel. After approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, land for construction was donated by manor owner A. Brazauskienė. A wooden chapel was completed in 1910, and in 1911, it was designated a church with a permanent priest.

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has endured challenging times. During World War I, the organ was damaged, and the bell tower destroyed. In 1918, priest Matas Nakas restored the building, including replacing the roof with tin and fencing the churchyard. In the 1930s, a new rectory was built, farm buildings were reconstructed, and the church interior was repainted. However, during World War II, some of the church's valuable items were lost. Today, the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands as a significant cultural and religious landmark, reflecting the resilience and dedication of the local community.

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