A public chapel was built in Būdvieti in 1820. It had a permanent priest in 1831. Later, he was absent for some time. A permanent one was appointed in 1885. Thanks to the care of priest Vladislovas Palukaitis, singing in Lithuanian began in 1895. Priest Jonas Grajauskas built a wooden chapel in 1906. It became a branch in 1917. A parish was established in 1920. By 1936, a sacristy and a porch with 2 towers were added. Pastor J. Marčiukonis went underground in 1947 and died in hiding in 1949. The church has a rectangular plan, harmonious proportions, and a double tower. The interior has 3 naves separated by columns. The churchyard fence is made of wooden structures.
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