A church was consecrated in Grigiškės, a new square will be established



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“It is good to see Grigiškės, a center of attraction and meetings for the Grigiškės community, reborn and more life in the district. The city is growing, changing, it is fun that together with these changes, the transformation of the areas is taking place residential and management works: there is more quality, public spaces, more space for mutual communication, orderly infrastructure, green oases. We also plan to manage the environment of the Grigiškės church to make it more beautiful and welcoming here, “said the mayor From the capital.

In the nearly 1 hectare public area around the church, the territory has already been tidied up, filled with pits, repaired curbs, sprinkled with gravel, and blown by the wind.

Photo of S.Žiūra / Church of the Holy Spirit consecrated in Grigiškės

Photo of S.Žiūra / Church of the Holy Spirit consecrated in Grigiškės

A landscaping project has already been developed, according to which a well-kept square with leisure areas and walkways will be established next to the church. With city funds, the necessary infrastructure will be installed, greenery will be planted, and lighting will be installed. Some 25 benches and a playground are planned for Skvere. A plaza is provided for community events and celebrations.

Photo of S.Žiūra / Church of the Holy Spirit consecrated in Grigiškės

Photo of S.Žiūra / Church of the Holy Spirit consecrated in Grigiškės

“I am very happy and thank you to the Municipality of Vilnius City and the Mayor for the future beautiful new space for our community. The current center of Grigiškės is surrounded by buildings, so this green space next to the sanctuary will become the new center of the city, which will be enjoyed by young people, young families and children. It can also be a place to celebrate or just relax and pray. Thank you for your understanding and sincere cooperation, “says Grigiškės parish priest Father Andžej Andžejevski.

“Grigiškės has been reborn and I am very happy to witness all this. I was with the community when the capsule was buried at the beginning of the construction of the church, and today I am with the parishioners celebrating the church. I am celebrating together with the people of Grigiškės and I am happy for the future public space, “said Rita Balčiūnienė, Deputy Director of Administration.

The capital city municipality will carry out the design and construction works for the installation of the public space on its own. Later, all equipment and infrastructure will be delivered to the Church of the Holy Spirit in Grigiškės for free. The new plaza is scheduled to be completed next year. The municipality allocates more than 540 thousand. euros.

Agreement between Vilnius City Municipality and Grigiškės Church of the Holy Spirit to transfer the territory around Grigiškės Church for free from 2019. signed for 25 years from the beginning.



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