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Šilutė Holy Cross Catholic Church

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The Šilutė Catholic Church, built in 1854, is a red-brick structure from the historicist period, adorned with an intricate spire and stained glass windows. Although the bell tower was never constructed, the church captivates with its architecture and sacred interior.

The church features three altars: the main altar dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and smaller ones honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The interior boasts a Gothic-style wooden pulpit decorated with bas-reliefs of the evangelists, and presbytery stained glass windows depicting St. Augustine and St. Elizabeth.

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Šilutė Tourism Information Centre

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Built in 1854, the Šilutė Catholic Church is an architectural monument from the historicist era. Distinguished by its red-brick façade and rectangular plan, it stands out with a two-tiered ornamental spire rising above the front gable. The separately designed bell tower was never constructed. Stained glass windows enhance the church’s grandeur, while its current red-painted galvanized steel roof evokes the historic design of Dutch tiles. At the main entrance, a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands on a high pedestal, welcoming visitors. The presbytery features two stained glass windows portraying St. Augustine and St. Elizabeth. The sacred beauty of the interior is highlighted by three

altars adorned with sculptures. The main altar is dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, while the smaller altars honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The centerpiece of the main altar is a wooden crucifix, flanked by statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the apostles St. Peter and St. Paul. An exceptional feature of the church is its Gothic-style wooden pulpit, embellished with bas-reliefs of the Four Evangelists and the Decalogue, showcasing the craftsmanship of its creators. The Šilutė Catholic Church serves not only as a place of worship but also as a significant architectural and historical monument, enriching the cultural landscape of the town.

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