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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Church of St. Nicolas (Exterior)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n SOURCE: The Church of St. Nicolas (Exterior). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 25 October 2007.<\/p>\n The Church of St. Nicolas is located on a busy part of Did\u00c5\u00beioji Street, close to\u00c2\u00a0a bustling flea market. Candlelit and serene, this small church is a quite respite from the activity outside.<\/p>\n The Church of St. Nicolas (Interior)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n SOURCE: The Church of St. Nicolas (Interior). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 25 October 2007.<\/p>\n In stark contrast to St. Nicolas, the Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit is a busy destination for tourists. The exterior courtyard is currently being renovated, but the modest exterior of the church belies the opulence inside.<\/p>\n The Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit (Exterior)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n SOURCE: The Orthodox Church of\u00c2\u00a0the Holy Spirit\u00c2\u00a0(Exterior). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 25 October 2007.<\/p>\n The focal point of the Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit is a glass topped case containing the bodies of Saints Anthony, Ivan, and Eustace, martyrs killed when they refused to renounce their faith.<\/p>\n The Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit (Interior)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n SOURCE: The Orthodox Church of\u00c2\u00a0the Holy Spirit\u00c2\u00a0(Interior). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 25 October 2007.<\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2007 by Stephen J. Danko<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As a whole, Lithuania’s population is Roman Catholic, but as a result of the strong Russian influences throughout history, Vilnius is home to several Russian Orthodox Churches, including the Church of St. Nicolas and the Church of the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n