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Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Ukrinai

Lithuania Mažeikiai District Municipality
Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Ukrinai
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Church of St. Anthony of Padua (Lithuanian: Šv. Antano Paduviečio bažnyčia, Samogitian: Šv. Ontana Padovėitė bažninčė) is a Roman Catholic church in Ukrinai, Lithuania.

Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Ukrinai

The first church in Ukrinai was consecrated in 1784. Its construction was probably funded by a nobleman Laurynas Pilsudskis. The nobility of Ukrinai and Bukončiai built a new church in 1803, however it burnt down after around half a century.

Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Ukrinai

The church is rectangle, with two small towers. There are four altars. It reflects the characteristics of Lithuanian vernacular architecture.

Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Ukrinai

The main altar is a vernacular interpretation of Baroque