The first chapel in Paringys was built around 1620, and it became famous for the sculpture of Jesus Crucified. In 1745, a wooden chapel was built. In 1818, a new chapel was built, an altar was installed, and a priest was appointed. It functioned as a branch of the Daugėliškis parish. The Tenth Indulgence, held on June 25, 1837 (July 7 according to the new calendar), became a historical event. Then a huge fire broke out, killing almost 300 (the exact number is unknown) worshippers who came to mass, including 3 priests. This is the largest number of people killed in a fire in Lithuania. Some of the dead are buried near the chapel.
The current Paringys Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was built in 1838 under the care of pastor Jonas Ramelis. In 1933, the church was renovated: a turret was added and a wooden sacristy was introduced. It was renovated in 1966. The church is famous for being built on a miraculous spring, and next to it was a stone on which the Heart of Jesus appeared to people. People were healed of various diseases by sprinkling themselves with the spring water. Now there is a well near the Paringys Church, from which the same miraculous water gushes. The parish was established in 1921.
The church has classicist features. It has a rectangular plan, with a turret, a 4–column portico, and side chapels. There is a one–story bell tower in the churchyard. The churchyard fence is made of brick and metal.
Information updated 2025-12-15
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