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The Gates of the Former Dominican Monastery in Paparčiai

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The Dominican Monastery in Paparčiai is an impressive historical site, founded in 1650 by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania’s treasurer Stanislovas Beinartas. This monastery was not only a spiritual center but also a cultural hub, housing the largest library in the country at the time. It was well-known for its connections with the most influential noble families of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Though only the baroque gates and the chapel have survived to the present day, the history of the monastery speaks of its significance and beauty. The complex was fully equipped with a brick church, a

two-story building, a hospital, and a well-organized farm. The monastery was renowned for its ornately decorated interior and artistic level, evidenced by the remaining frescoes in the chapel. The Dominicans of Paparčiai were promoters of education and culture, having their own novitiate and parish school. Their library contained more than a thousand volumes, and numerous philosophy and theology professors were trained there, benefiting from this rich resource. The monastery, flourishing for almost two centuries, was destroyed due to its support for the insurgents against Tsarist Russia.

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