Church Of St. Anthony Of Padua, Ukrinai
History
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.
Current wooden church was built in 1857 and in 1913 it was enlarged.
Since 1853 Ukrinai has been a filial of Židikai parish.
Architecture
The church is rectangle, with two small towers. There are four altars. It reflects the characteristics of Lithuanian vernacular architecture.
The main altar is a vernacular interpretation of Baroque
External links
References
- ^ "Ukrinų Šv. Antano Paduviečio bažnyčia – pamatykLietuvoje.lt lankytinų vietų žemėlapis". pamatyklietuvoje.lt. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "Medinių bažnyčių istorija išdeginta ugnimi". santarve.lt. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "Telšių vyskupija. Ukrinai". telsiuvyskupija.lt. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
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