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St. Anne's Church in Vievis

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The Church of St. Anne in Vievis has a long history dating back to the 16th century. Due to the efforts of the local landowners, the church was rebuilt several times: the Uniate church built by the Oginski family in 1600 was destroyed by fire in 1794, and in 1816, Gabriel Oginski built a new Catholic church. Between 1911 and 1931, the church underwent significant renovations. This is a Neo-Baroque, basilica-style church with two-story facade towers and beautiful works of art. In the Vievis cemetery, there is an old chapel, and several priests, including Father J. Mincevičius, are buried in the churchyard.

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The Church of Vievis has deep historical roots dating back to the times of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Although it is not exactly known when the manor was founded, the first written records about it appear in 1577, when the manor's inventory was discovered. At that time, the church was likely wooden, but it was decayed and abandoned. Later, around 1600, the Oginski family built a Uniate church in Vievis and established a monastery. However, this church was destroyed by fire in 1794, and a new, also wooden, church was built in 1796, which became an important religious center after a few years. In 1810, by the order of the Synod, the Uniate monastery was closed, and its lands were transferred to the Orthodox parish, which was later merged with the Holy Spirit Monastery in Vilnius. The church faced another setback in 1812 when the French army burned the church, but the services were relocated to the Catholic church in Strėvininkai, and later, the church was moved to Aukštadvaris. Around 1842, a new Orthodox church was built, but the needs of the

Lithuanian community were still unmet. A significant role in the church's history was played by Father Gabriel Oginski, who built a new Catholic church in 1816. Between 1911 and 1931, the townspeople and Father J. Mincevičius carried out major renovations, and the church was extensively transformed. This Neo-Baroque church, with classical elements, has a Latin cross plan, a basilica structure, and two-story facade towers. The Vievis Church is also known for three cultural monuments: two easel paintings – The Virgin Mary of the Rosary and St. Cecilia, and the sculpture The Crucified Christ. The old chapel remains in the Vievis cemetery, but the most significant aspect is the churchyard, where several prominent priests are buried, including Father J. Mincevičius, who took care of the well-being of this sanctuary for many years. The history of the church speaks of constant struggle and renewal, related to the efforts of the people of Vievis and religious institutions to maintain and develop this center of religious and cultural values.

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