Since the beginning of their first alliance in 1298, Riga's Franciscans and Dominicans could freely operate in Lithuania. Later, the Archbishop of Riga  wanted to establish Franciscan and Dominican monasteries in Lithuanian cities, in which he succeeded. In Gediminas' estates, Franciscans and Dominicans were active.
From 1298 onwards, Franciscans and Dominicans operating freely in Lithuania was a given.  Later, the Archbishop of Riga sought to establish Franciscan and Dominican monasteries within Lithuanian cities, which he successfully did. The Franciscans and Dominicans also had an active presence in Gediminas' estates.