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CHAPEL OF THE STAIRS OF CHRIST

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In 1775 was started to build a staircase, or staircase of Christ Chapel. The composition of each facade is different. Christ Chapel staircase reflects the period of the post Trident KALVARIJA taken the spread of the Holy Steps circumvention practices. Holy Stairs matched to the Way of the Cross visits to the tradition, but their attendance and the Cross traverse originally existed as two separate religious practice.

In order to obtain forgiving prayers had to climb stairs Holy road speaking appropriate prayers. Tytuvėnai Holy Stair Chapel each step the glass skirt mounted relics - Palestine brought back holy land. One of a series of stairs intended for pilgrims to climb the road, the other - down. Go up the stairs saints, pilgrims find themselves in a small chapel at the top. Here stands the molded plaster altar with crucifix in the center. Crucifix surrounded by angels at the top shows a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit and the Father.

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