Vilnius Cathedral

cathedral in Lithuania

Key facts

Location: Vilnius
Country: Lithuania
Denomination: Catholic
Tradition: Roman Rite
Website: www .katedra .lt
Status: Cathedral - Basilica
Founder s: Original: King Mindaugas , Current: Ignacy Jakub Massalski
Dedication: St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus
Functional status: Active
Architect: Laurynas Gucevičius
Architectural type: Church
Style: Gothic , Baroque , Neoclassical
Groundbreaking: Original: 1251 ; 775 years ago ( 1251 ) , Current: 1779 ; 247 years ago ( 1779 )
Completed: 1783 ; 243 years ago ( 1783 )
Materials: plastered masonry
Archdiocese: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vilnius
Official name: Vilnius Old Town
Type: Cultural

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Official website: www.katedra.lt/it
Image: Wilno - katedra corrected.jpg

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Commons category: Vilnius Cathedral
date of official opening: 1783-00-00
inception: 1387-00-00
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The Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus of Vilnius, also known as Vilnius Cathedral is the main Catholic cathedral in Lithuania. It is situated in Vilnius Old Town, just off Cathedral Square. Dedicated to the Christian saints Stanislaus and Ladislaus, the church is the heart of Catholic spiritual life in Lithuania.

The cathedral was previously used for the inauguration ceremonies of Lithuanian monarchs with Gediminas' Cap, while in modern times it is a venue for masses dedicated to the elected Presidents of Lithuania after their inauguration ceremonies and giving of oaths to the Nation in the Seimas Palace.