St. Bishop Stanislaus Church in Beržoras (Beržoro Šv. vyskupo Stanislovo bažnyčia) is one of the most remarkable examples of traditional wooden sacred architecture in the Samogitia (Žemaitija) region of Lithuania. It stands in the village of Beržoras, Plungė District, on the north-western shore of Lake Beržoras, around 2 km south of the town of Plateliai and its church.
Built in 1746, the church is a fine expression of local craftsmanship and rural religious heritage. The building is wooden, shaped in a Latin-cross plan, and reflects strong folk architectural features. Inside, visitors can find four altars, with the main altar commonly associated with Baroque style, giving the interior an unexpectedly rich artistic atmosphere for a countryside church.
One of the church’s most fascinating features is its construction technique: it is described as a rare architectural gem because the logs used for its walls were prepared without using a saw, being shaped mainly with an axe—an impressive testimony to historical woodworking traditions.
Beyond its architectural value, Beržoras Church is also known as a Catholic pilgrimage site within the Diocese of Telšiai. The location is historically linked to the creation of a devotional route: in the 18th century, a 14-station Way of the Cross (Kalvarija-style chapels) was established near the church. Although the chapels were destroyed after World War II, they were later rebuilt, restoring an important part of the region’s spiritual identity.
Together with the nearby bell tower and the St. John of Nepomuk chapel, the church forms a protected sacred ensemble, making Beržoras not only a destination for believers, but also a meaningful stop for travelers seeking Lithuania’s authentic historical landscapes and living cultural traditions.