| Abstract [eng] |
This work analyses problems in connection with the heritage of sacred architecture. In the discourse of heritage conservancy, religious architecture is inseparable part of immovable cultural heritage. This heritage reveals nearly all the values that define the worth of heritage: from authenticity to technology. The actuality of the studied theme lies in the fact that law has not regulated religious heritage and the conception of sacred objects. As the protection of heritage becomes more modern, it enables to make the aspects of sacred heritage more relevant. At present only small part of society goes to church and objects that symbolize sacred meaning are not taken naturally any more. Reason for this lies in the political development of Lithuania. Soviet occupation has influenced the continuation of Christianity traditions. Part of the churches has been closed, the other part existed but the liturgical function has been changed under coercion. Considering the situation, it is a matter of great relevance to ensure the most favourable forms of protection to the sacred heritage of architecture, to make these objects “alive” - visited and open to local community and foreign guests. Church heritage is the most presentable layer of art, paying no attention to the destructive influence of political events and disasters in the past. It is very important to present relevant information about the existing sanctorum. In the process of popularisation, it is very important to coordinate the presented materials to pilgrims and non-religious visitors. In Western world, modern changes in heritage popularisation started in the seventh decade of the twentieth century. Cultural heritage started to be treated as economical value and cultural tourism as an important element in the regional flourishing. In up-to-date heritage protection, sacred heritage of architecture is related with the phenomenon of cultural tourism. Still in the process of information popularisation, the value of authenticity function is considered the main and non-changing indicator of heritage value. Sacred meaning is the most important and tourism is valued as it can serve in the dissemination of religious message and add to the financial resources. Changes already felt in Lithuania in the cognitive processes of sacred heritage, modern communication devices are being coordinated, usage of different technologies and other forms of information, though without interfering the essence of liturgical sanctity. |
