Adutiškis Church of Our Lady of the Scapular

Adutiškis Church of Our Lady of the Scapular: an active red-brick church near the Belarusian border

Adutiškis Church of Our Lady of the Scapular is an active red-brick Catholic parish church in Adutiškis, near the Belarusian border. Its two pointed tower tops, pale masonry fence and long brick volume shape a recognisable town panorama, while parish life retains both Lithuanian and Polish prayer traditions.

Adutiškis red-brick church with two silver towers and a pale masonry fence

Place: Švenčionys District Municipality
Region: Vilnius Region
Type: Catholic parish church
Address: Postavų g. 3, Adutiškis, 18290, Švenčionys District
Coordinates: 55.15581, 26.58972
Visit duration: 30-45 minutes for the exterior and churchyard, with the interior fitted around the parish schedule
Best time: outside services; on Sundays, follow the parish's latest timetable

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Adutiškis Church

A red-brick church in a borderland town

Adutiškis Church of Our Lady of the Scapular stands on Postavų Street in Adutiškis, near the Lithuanian-Belarusian border. Its red-brick volume, two tall square tower sections with silvery spires and pale masonry fence are the principal visual markers from outside.

This is an active Catholic parish, so visitors encounter it first as a living place of prayer rather than a ticketed museum. In the churchyard, notice the gate, the rhythm of the fence and the way the building meets the street of this small borderland town.

Parish history and the present building

Adutiškis has a Catholic church and parish history reaching back to the sixteenth century, as VLE records. That does not date the present red-brick building, and the 1913 date found in secondary accounts remains unconfirmed.

The parish has current 2026 notices, including information about the July Scapular feast, so visitors encounter a living community rather than a building remembered only for its past.

Lithuanian and Polish prayer context

Adutiškis is part of a multilingual border region. VLE notes that Catholic worship here is connected with both Lithuanian and Polish traditions, so visitors should respect the community's habits and should not expect every piece of information to be presented in one language.

The parish's published schedule lists weekday worship by arrangement, Mass at 10:00 on Saturdays, and on Sundays a rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 10:00 followed by Mass at 11:00. The schedule can change, so check the latest parish notice before travelling.

Two addresses, two purposes

The Postavų g. 3 address used on the map identifies the church building. Parish contacts also sometimes show Postavų g. 5, but that is a parish-office or contact address rather than a second church-building point. The distinction matters if you are looking for a priest or office as well as attending worship.

The coordinate 55.1558068, 26.5897242 falls on the church building itself. It is not a marker for central Adutiškis or a general public space, so use no. 3 for navigation and contact the parish about the entrance or access outside services.

A respectful visit to Adutiškis Church of Our Lady of the Scapular

The doors may not be open to a sightseeing visitor: weekday worship is arranged in advance and even a Sunday schedule can change. If you arrive during a service, do not interrupt it; dress and behave modestly, and take photographs only where they are allowed.

Allow about 30-45 minutes for the exterior and churchyard. Interior access is subject to parish permission, so contact the parish before travelling; the doors may be closed outside services.

Adutiškis Church of Our Lady of the Scapular: frequently asked questions

Where is Adutiškis Church of Our Lady of the Scapular?

The church is at Postavų g. 3 in Adutiškis, 18290 Švenčionys District, near the Belarusian border. The map point marks the building itself.

When are services held in Adutiškis?

The parish's published schedule lists weekday worship by arrangement, Saturday Mass at 10:00, and Sunday rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 10:00 followed by Mass at 11:00. Recheck the schedule before travelling.

Why are Postavų g. 3 and no. 5 both listed?

Postavų g. 3 is the church building and map address. No. 5 appears in parish office or contact information, so it is not a second point for the church building.

Does the present Adutiškis church date from the sixteenth century?

VLE records a church and Catholic life in Adutiškis from the sixteenth century, but that is not a construction date for the present red-brick building. The 1913 date remains unconfirmed.

What can I see outside the church?

Look for the red-brick twin-tower composition, silver spires, long nave, pale masonry fence and iron gates. These features distinguish the Adutiškis church from other regional churches.

Can I enter outside a service?

There is no guarantee. This is an active parish without published permanent tourist hours or an admission ticket. Contact the parish about an out-of-service visit and respect its arrangements.

Is parking available by Adutiškis Church?

The church has no marked visitor car park. If you arrive by car, use a legal space near Postavų g. 3 without blocking the gates or approach.

How long should I allow for the church?

Around 30-45 minutes is enough for the exterior and churchyard. If the parish permits an interior visit, plan it around services and local rules rather than a fixed museum timetable.