The Shrine of Divine Mercy

The Shrine of Divine Mercy

Tucked into the Old Town at Dominikonų g. 12, the Shrine of Divine Mercy is a cherished sanctuary built in the former Church of the Holy Trinity. It houses the original Image of Divine Mercy — the painting of the Merciful Jesus created in Vilnius in 1934 by Eugeniusz Kazimirowski, following the visions of Sister (now Saint) Faustina Kowalska. For pilgrims, this is the place where the Divine Mercy devotion began, and the image draws visitors from around the world.

Inside, visitors describe a deeply peaceful and profound spiritual atmosphere, a quiet escape from the surrounding streets, often enhanced by beautiful music during Mass. The small church is open 24 hours a day for perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, a rare opportunity for contemplation at any hour. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed daily, and the shrine keeps special schedules for feasts such as Divine Mercy Sunday.

Masses are held in several languages, including Lithuanian and Polish. Because it is both a pilgrimage destination and a working church, it can become crowded, particularly around services, so quieter moments reward an early or late visit. Please dress and behave respectfully as you would in any active place of worship. Service times and feast-day arrangements can change, so check the shrine's own information before relying on a specific schedule.