celebrations in vilnius's cathedral st kazimieras chapel

Celebrations in the Vilnius’s Cathedral

I celebrationThe festival of

St. Casimir

St. CasimirSt. Casimir is saint patron sof Lithuanian was born in the 17th century to whom this fair was dedicated to in the 19th century. It is one other most remarkable calendar festivals with deep traditions, each time presenting ingenious handworks, and having no rivals in the surrounding areas.

St. Casimir Chapel Of art connoisseurs of Vilnius Cathedral is called a beautiful ring jeweler and St.

Casimir Chapel - the jewel piece of jewelry. This chapel is one of the most valuable Lithuanian Baroque masterpieces

Vilnius’s Cathedral Plan

Casimir Chapel

Casimir Fair

Each year on the first days of March, Vilnius Old Town streets are flooded with the uproar of weekend of “Casimir”. It is abound with the attendance of folk artisans and craftsmen. The “Casimir Fair” attracts artists not only from the most remote Lithuanian places but also from neighbouring countries.

The fair attracts several hundred thousands of visitors. The second day of the fair continue a festive theatrical procession with participation, as in old times, of the most famous artisans and promoters of folk art and ancient crafts.

The fair attracts several hundred thousands of visitors. The second day of the fair continue a festive theatrical procession with participation, as in old times, of the most famous artisans and promoters of folk art and ancient crafts.

The procession of artisans and craftsmen along the Vilnius streets will be special because it manifests the unity of artists, and their determination to strive for common goals under the same flag.

In front of Cathedra a collectifs show artistic programme

Here also we can to buy a Sunday Palms

Celebration II

‘Palm Sunday’

 Week before Easter, it celebrate on Palm Sunday. This entry into the Jerusalem of Christ's suffering before honour.

‘Palm Sunday’ at the Cathedral of Vilnius

The Gospel says that the Messiah is a great respect for the Jewish crowd at his feet, lays the palm branches from shouting: "Glory to the one who comes in the name of the Lord!" 

Even in our century, the churches of the East Highland has been the custom of the day walking the procession around the church.

Palm Sunday, Lithuania