Church of Saint John the Baptist in Kamai

The Church of Saint John the Baptist stands with its cylindrical towers measuring sixteen meters high and walls exceeding two meters in thickness.

Jan Rudomina established this religious structure in 1606, which later endured damage from Russian forces and Swedish cannon fire during military conflicts.

The church maintains its original Gothic architectural elements from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania period, incorporating Renaissance modifications through subsequent reconstructions.

Religious services continue in this active Catholic parish church, which remained operational throughout the Soviet period when many other churches closed.

Swedish cannonballs from the Great Northern War remain embedded within the church walls, serving as physical reminders of historical conflicts.

Location: Kamai

Inception: 1606

Founders: Jan Rudomina

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Website: https://catholic.by/3/kasciol/parishes/20-vicebsk/3739-kamai-parafiya-svyatoga-yana-khrystsitselya

GPS coordinates: 55.06028,26.60528

Latest update: April 3, 2025 00:59