It was built between 1891 and 1895 when Kaunas was part of the Russian Empire, in Neo-Byzantine style largely for the use of the Russian Orthodox  garrison of Kaunas Fortress.
Constructed between 1891 and 1895 during Kaunas' time as a part of the Russian Empire, this building was designed in Neo-Byzantine style to serve the needs of the Russian Orthodox military stationed at Kaunas Fortress.