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Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in Daujėnai

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In 1750, the parish priest of Krinčinas, Jeronimas Šarkevičius, along with local nobility from the Karpo family, initiated the construction of a large brick chapel, funded by donations from the surrounding residents. This was done without the necessary construction permits, which was considered a serious violation. The official permission for the church's construction was signed by the Pope himself in 1782, granting the church legitimacy and blessing. Completed in 1803, the church features Baroque and Classicism architectural elements. The sculpture of Jesus of Nazareth in its main altar is considered miraculous, believed to heal the most severe illnesse

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Pasvalys Region Museum

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of Jesus of Nazareth in its main altar is considered miraculous, believed to heal the most severe illnesses. The Daujėnai Pentecost is a centuries-old tradition of annual indulgences that attracts pilgrims even from distant Samogitia. Starting on Pentecost, the indulgences traditionally lasted for an entire week, with the most devout pilgrims walking several kilometers on their knees to the shrine. The Daujėnai Pentecost indulgences remain an important event today, drawing many visitors from Pasvalys and returning locals from all over Lithuania.

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