Every scorching July midsummer, all the locals and guests are invited to the solemn indulgencies of St. Benedict and škaplierinė. St. Benedict was famous for his wonders and enduring struggle with temptations. The saint has become a patron of many: farmers, engineers, architects, chemists, pupils, and others. His patronage is asked through prayers for protection from temptations of the devil. The only church of Old Trakai in Vilnius Archdiocese is dedicated to the patron of Europe – St. Benedict.

St. Benedict and his twin sister Scholastika were born in 480 in a wealthy family of the city of Norcia. He studied law and literature in Rome, but quickly left the city and moved to more remote areas.  While searching a closer connection with God, he settled in the cave of Subiaco, later called the Sacro Speco (Holy Cave). St. Benedict had many followers. He founded 12 monasteries in the suburbs of Subiaco, they were inhabited by twelve monks each. Benedictine monasteries spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. This way of religious life was so fruitful that in 1964 Pope Paul VI proclaimed Benedict the patron of Europe.

During the indulgences in Old Trakai, Mass is held by the priests of the city of Trakai, Old Trakai parishes and distinguished priests of neighboring parishes. The audience sings psalms, songs of worship and praise of God, the priests solemnly read the liturgy of the sacrifice, the traditional procession of offerings takes place. When the church procession of indulgences ends, the parishioners and guests are invited to gather in the historical castle site of the Monastery of the Revelation of the Lord in Old Trakai. 

Everyone is invited to listen to a music program, prepared specifically for the celebration, and visit art workshops as well as craftsmen fair. The youngest participants of the celebration are not forgotten either – fun and entertainment is waiting for them. The celebration unites everyone – young and old – into one large, warm community of believers. After all, the indulgences is the largest celebration of the parish, where believers can not only receive forgiveness of sins but also experience a connection with God, man, and themselves.