Motiejus Valančius
1801–1875 (age 74)
Biography
Motiejus Valančius rose from humble beginnings to become bishop of Samogitia, championing spiritual renewal and the Lithuanian language while navigating the censorious climate of the mid-19th century.
He left a treasure of pastoral letters, memoirs, and writings that guided countless readers, and his remains lie at Kaunas Cathedral Basilica where pilgrims honor his legacy.