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The village of Plikiai, known since the early 18th century and located near the confluence of the Dane and Eketė rivers, became the center of an independent Lutheran community in 1891. This community encompassed 25 surrounding villages, including Baugštininkai, Eglynai, and others, which previously belonged to the Kretingalė and Klaipėda farmer parishes. With great enthusiasm from the community, an impressive Neo-Gothic style, single-tower red brick church was built in 1896, distinguished by its unique architectural features.
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The village of Plikiai, known since the early 18th century and located near the confluence of the Dane and Eketė rivers, became the center of an independent Lutheran community in 1891. This community encompassed 25 surrounding villages, including Baugštininkai, Eglynai, and others, which previously belonged to the Kretingalė and Klaipėda farmer parishes. With great enthusiasm from the community, an impressive Neo-Gothic style, single-tower red brick church was built in 1896, distinguished by its unique architectural features.
The Plikiai Church, built through the efforts of Feliksas Žemaitaitis, a native of Greater Lithuania, proudly stands near the Klaipėda-Jokūbavas
road. It is not only an architectural but also a historical gem of the region. Adjacent to the church was a parish school, established shortly after the church's consecration, which became a center of education and culture. Interestingly, the Prussian Minister of Religious Affairs, Robert Bosse, personally verified the educational effectiveness of the school.
Despite historical challenges, the Plikiai parish survived and was revived in 1948, preserving its cultural and spiritual value. Today, the Plikiai Evangelical Lutheran parish, though smaller than before, remains active and vibrant, testifying to the enduring spiritual and cultural heritage of the region.
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