Merkelis Giedraitis
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Merkelis Giedraitis was a Bishop of Samogitia from 1576 to 1609. In recognition of his efforts, Giedraitis is often referred to as the second baptist of Samogitia.
Portrait of Giedraitis from 1585
Monument to Giedraitis next to the Samogitian Diocese Museum
Title page of the Catechism of Mikalojus Daukša sponsored by Giedraitis – the first Lithuanian-language book printed in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Caskets of Bishops Merkelis Giedraitis and Juozapas Arnulfas Giedraitis at Varniai Cathedral