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Lioliai Chapel, a wooden cemetery chapel built in 1853, is located in the town of Lioliai in the Kelmė district. Along with the Church of St. Apostles Simon and Jude Thaddeus and the belfry, it forms an architectural ensemble and is considered an architectural monument. The building was first renovated during the early period of Lithuanian independence, around 1990. At that time, the floors were renewed, the roof was patched, and an altar was installed, with a sculpture of the Pensive Christ created by folk artist Anatolijus Akstinas. He, along with Stanislovas Bužys, also renewed the chapel's altar decor, and visiting diaspora bishop Paulius Baltakis consecrated it. In

recent years, the chapel had become structurally unsafe. Due to foundation settlement, it was leaning to one side, with a leaky roof and rotten beams, posing a risk to cemetery visitors. After two years of repairs, the chapel reopened on April 30, 2015. Architect Aurimas Vengrys prepared the renovation project. Electrical wiring was fixed, lightning rods, fire, and security systems were installed, the beams and roof were restored, and the building was newly painted. The renovated chapel now features a mortuary hall, available for use by the communities of Lioliai and surrounding villages. The chapel can be used not only for prayer but also for community meetings.

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