The Chapel of Our Lord Jesus Illuminates the Evening Landscape of Antakalnis
The Chapel of Our Lord Jesus, located beside the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, received a new temporary lighting installation at the beginning of 2025. This solution was made possible through the support of the Janukonis Foundation, while administrative procedures continue to connect the chapel’s lighting to the official Vilnius city lighting infrastructure.
The installation itself was carried out with exceptional precision by CITYSERVICE technicians, who worked reliably even in difficult weather conditions.
The entire project was supervised by architect Darius Čeponis, who, seeking the most harmonious results, would even return to the chapel at night to reflect on how its illumination could naturally blend into the city’s evening landscape.
The permanent lighting system will be implemented once all approvals with municipal and heritage institutions have been finalized. For now, the temporary lighting allows the chapel to be safely and beautifully visible after dark, highlighting both its architectural form and the figure of Jesus Christ.
History of the Chapel
The Chapel of Our Lord Jesus is an important element of the Saints Peter and Paul church ensemble. Though its exact construction date is not documented, the chapel is associated with the late 19th to early 20th century, when small devotional structures were commonly built near churches.
The figure of Jesus Christ inside the chapel recalls the mystery of suffering and redemption. Architecturally, the chapel harmonizes with the Baroque surroundings of Antakalnis and complements the church’s composition.
The Importance of the Lighting Project
The temporary lighting serves as an interim step toward a permanent, professionally integrated solution. Administrative procedures are currently underway to connect the chapel to the municipal lighting network.
It is expected that all formalities will be completed soon, after which the permanent lighting will become an integral part of Vilnius’ evening atmosphere.
The illuminated chapel today stands as a sign of gratitude to everyone who supported this initiative. Even the smallest sacred structures hold significant cultural and spiritual value, which thoughtful lighting further reveals.