Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, Telšiai
| Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven Švč. Mergelės Marijos Ėmimo į dangų bažnyčia | |
|---|---|
Neo-Byzantine | |
| Completed | 1867 |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | West |
| Materials | masonry |
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven (
.History
The parish of
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in 1867 at the same location. The church was of neo-Byzantine style and had richer décor than its Catholic predecessor. After the establishment of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Telšiai, Roman Catholics sued the Orthodox community demanding return of the church and the land. In 1932, both the land and the church were transferred to Roman Catholics. In 1935, the church was converted into a Catholic church.[1]
Architecture
The Church reflects features of
Byzantine Revival architectures. Its floor plan is cross-shaped. The Church has one tower and three altars
. The fence of the churchyard is built using stone pillars and wood.
References
- ^ ISBN 0-932042-50-3.
Sources
- "Telšių vyskupija. Telšių Švč. M. Marijos Ėmimo į dangų parapija". telsiuvyskupija.lt. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
- "Telšių Švč. Mergelės Marijos Ėmimo į dangų bažnyčia :: Bažnyčios Telšių rajone | Gyvenimo būdo žurnalas". www.ltvirtove.lt. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
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