Lithuania regained its independence in 1918, and shortly thereafter, in 1922, an idea gained ground to build a church as a national shrine and a symbol of gratitude to God for the regained freedom in the city of Kaunas, then the temporary capital of Lithuania. Kaunas resurection church has a seating capacity of 700; in total there is space for 5000 people, 2000 of these could be accommodated on the roof terrace.