in 2018 October 3 it will be 560 years since St. Birth of Kazimierz (1458–1484). Piety of St. Kazimieris is inseparable from the international cultural ties that connected Lithuania with other Christian European states, and the heritage of the links has reached our days in the form of sacred works of art. Commemorating St. On the anniversary of Kazimierz's birth, the Church Heritage Museum of the Vilnius Archdiocese invites you to participate in free events, to get to know the patron saint of Lithuania and the history of his veneration.
St. Kazimierz, the second son of the Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland Kazimierz Jogailaitis and Elžbieta Habsburgaitė, was born in Krakow. He was brought up as the future king of Lithuania and Poland and was distinguished by the traits of a great ruler - wisdom, justice, courage, but also piety, avoiding luxury, caring for the poor. He died of tuberculosis at the age of 25. Soon the king began to be called a saint, believers began to tell about the miracles that happened through his intercession. Today, many places in Vilnius remind St. Kazimierz and the townspeople's respect for him.
How can the personality of the holy king who lived five centuries ago be more relevant for today's people? The answer to this question will be sought by prof. Vytautas Ališauskas - he will give the lecture "St. Kazimieras in Vilnius" at the Church Heritage Museum (9 Šv. Mykolo str., Vilnius) on October 3. at 17 p.m.
Saturday, October 6, 11 a.m. and 14 p.m. there will be excursions around Vilnius St. Kazimierz Church and the Jesuit House with the Church Historian dr. Ludu Jovaiša. Two groups of 20 people are selected, so registration is required by phone. 8 5 269 7803.
October 9 at 17 p.m. In the Museum of Ecclesiastical Heritage (Šv. Mykolo St. 9, Vilnius) there will be a conference of the researcher of ancient writings. Dr. Mintutas Čiurinskas lecture "St. Kazimierz and Vilnius: the end of the holy prince's life and the earliest stage of veneration".
Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. and 15 p.m. there will be tours of the Church Heritage Museum, the Vilnius Archcathedral, the St. Kazimierz and Valavičiai (formerly Royal) chapel. 12 o'clock we invite families with children to participate in the educational activity "Our King - St. Casimir". Registration is required by phone. 8 5 269 7803.
On October 15, Monday, we invite you not to miss the last opportunity to view the exhibition "St. Masterpieces of the history of honoring Casimir: Lithuania-Italy". On the occasion of the closing of the exhibition from 11 a.m. to 18 p.m. The Church Heritage Museum will be available for free at 17 p.m. a final tour of the exhibition will be held.
Project "St. Kazimieras in Vilnius: a program to get to know real cultural heritage" sponsors: Archdiocese of Vilnius, Department of Cultural Heritage under the Republic of Lithuania Ministry of Culture
