RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

A history that connects us.

Saint Florian, the heritage of Buivydžiai, and the firefighting traditions of Lithuania and Poland. This monograph based on conference proceedings is available to read online.

Book cover featuring the church and chapel in Buivydžiai
BUIVYDŽIAI / BUJWIDZE · 2026
St Florian emblem: a helmeted figure, a flame and flowing water

About the book

Discover the history of Buivydžiai

An international academic conference in Buivydžiai on 9 September 2025 brought together heritage researchers, clergy and firefighters. This publication collects their presentations, the community’s history and photographs from the accompanying events.

The body-shaped reliquary of St Florian in Buivydžiai
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St Florian and Corpi Santi

The tradition of relics and the body-shaped reliquary of St Florian preserved in Buivydžiai.

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St George’s Church in Buivydžiai
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The sacred heritage of Buivydžiai

St George’s Church, St Florian’s Chapel and the history of the town’s old buildings.

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Children learn about firefighting at a community event
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Firefighters and their traditions

The history of firefighting in Lithuania and Poland, volunteering and community life.

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OUR SHARED GOAL · RESTORING THE CHAPEL

Let us preserve the chapel for generations to come.

St Florian’s Chapel in Buivydžiai. Photograph from the book.
St Florian’s Chapel in Buivydžiai. Photograph from the book.

St Florian’s Chapel holds the memories of Buivydžiai — our faith, our history and the bonds of our community. We want our children and grandchildren to know it as more than a photograph.

Time and the elements have left their mark. The chapel needs urgent conservation work to halt its deterioration and preserve this remarkable part of our heritage.

We warmly ask for your support. Every donation, however small, brings us closer to this goal. Thank you for helping us keep a part of Buivydžiai alive for those who will come after us.

Donate to restore the chapel

Send an amount of your choice directly to the community’s bank account.

Recipient
BUIVYDŽIŲ BENDRUOMENĖ
Bank account (EUR)
LT33 7044 0600 0624 1260
Payment reference
chapel renovation

We are grateful for every gesture of support.

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Contact us

Have a question about the book or the chapel restoration? Write to the Buivydžiai Community. Include your email so we can reply.

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