Rudzāti Catholic Church in Līvāni Municipality Gets Restored Roof and Bell Tower
The Roman Catholic Church of St James in Rudzāti, Līvāni Municipality, has undergone roof repairs and restoration of the wooden part of its bell tower. The project cost 25,501.27 euros, backed by donors and the local council.
A project has been completed in Rudzāti village, Līvāni Municipality (Latvia), to repair the roof and restore the bell tower of the local Roman Catholic Church of St James. The work was carried out by the association “Baznīca – mūsu ciema dvēsele” (“The Church – the Soul of Our Village”) to improve the building’s durability and safety. The church is a cultural and historical site and the village’s spiritual centre.
Under the project “Preservation of the Cultural Heritage Site – Rudzāti St James Roman Catholic Church”, the roof covering was repaired and waterproofing was applied where the roof meets the masonry church tower. Sheet-metal flashings were also installed in places where the old ones had lost their stability. A protective coating was applied to the roof, and the wooden part of the bell tower was restored.
Funding
The total cost of the project was 25,501.27 euros. Donors raised 4,850 euros, while Līvāni Municipality provided 5,000 euros in co-financing. The association also thanked the Preiļi–Līvāni partnership “Kūpā”, the Rural Support Service, the Līvāni Municipality building authority and the municipality itself for their support.
People behind the work
The association noted the contribution of volunteers and specialists in this complex job. Thanks were expressed to Vilnis Gavars, a specialist in carpentry and interior restoration, as well as Lidija Pundure, Mairis Sproģis, Vladimirs Daņilovs, Inese Brūvere, architect Inga Ancāne and construction supervisor Rolands Lazarevs.
The church has served for decades as a spiritual home for Rudzāti residents and is part of the cultural and historical heritage of Līvāni Municipality.
