Church of Holy Sacrament

"The Church of the Holy Sacrament in Kaunas, Lithuania, more accurately called the Church of the Blessed Sacrament or Corpus Christi Church (Lithuanian: Kauno Švč. Sakramento bažnyčia or Kauno Dievo kūno bažnyčia), boasts a rich history intertwined with the city's development. Construction began in 1690, making it one of the older churches in Kaunas. The architectural style leans towards Baroque, characterized by its elaborate ornamentation and dramatic curves. The church was originally built as part of a Dominican monastery complex. The church's history, however, is not without its twists and turns. In the 19th century, the church and monastery complex underwent a significant change. The complex was transferred from the Dominicans to the Orthodox Church. This resulted in alterations to the church's interior to better suit Orthodox religious practices. The 20th century brought another shift. After Lithuania regained independence, the church was returned to the Catholic Church. Since then, restoration efforts have been underway to return the church's interior to its original Catholic design."