Since 2009, Lithuanians worldwide participate in a unique tradition where they sing the anthem simultaneously at 9 PM (local Lithuanian time) every July 6 to celebrate Statehood Day. Fast Facts
The national anthem of Lithuania is titled (The National Song or Hymn). Both its music and lyrics were written in 1898 by Vincas Kudirka , a physician and poet. The anthem was officially adopted in 1919 following Lithuania's declaration of independence. English Translation of "Tautiška giesmė" National Anthem of Lithuania (English translation)
May the love of LithuaniaBrightly burn in our hearts,For the sake of this landLet unity blossom! Historical Context Since 2009, Lithuanians worldwide participate in a unique
Lithuania, our homeland,Land of worshiped heroes!Let your sons draw their strengthFrom our past experience. The anthem was officially adopted in 1919 following
During the Soviet occupation (1940–1990), the anthem was forbidden. It was reinstated in 1989 and confirmed in the National Anthem Act of 1991.
According to the translation provided by nationalanthems.info and the House of Lithuania :
Since 2009, Lithuanians worldwide participate in a unique tradition where they sing the anthem simultaneously at 9 PM (local Lithuanian time) every July 6 to celebrate Statehood Day. Fast Facts
The national anthem of Lithuania is titled (The National Song or Hymn). Both its music and lyrics were written in 1898 by Vincas Kudirka , a physician and poet. The anthem was officially adopted in 1919 following Lithuania's declaration of independence. English Translation of "Tautiška giesmė"
May the love of LithuaniaBrightly burn in our hearts,For the sake of this landLet unity blossom! Historical Context
Lithuania, our homeland,Land of worshiped heroes!Let your sons draw their strengthFrom our past experience.
During the Soviet occupation (1940–1990), the anthem was forbidden. It was reinstated in 1989 and confirmed in the National Anthem Act of 1991.
According to the translation provided by nationalanthems.info and the House of Lithuania :

What is the Orthodox Church?
“The Orthodox Christian Church is evangelical, but not Protestant.
It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman.
It is not denominational, it is pre-denominational.
It has believed, taught, preserved, defended, and died for the
Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost nearly 2,000 years ago.”
– Our Life in Christ
What is the Orthodox Church?
“The Orthodox Christian Church is evangelical, but not Protestant. It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman. It is not denominational, it is pre-denominational. It has believed, taught, preserved, defended, and died for the Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost nearly 2,000 years ago.”
– Our Life in Christ
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