Mārtiņš Urdze

Mārtiņš Urdze, pastor of the Liepāja Cross Evangelical Lutheran congregation, passed away in 2021. His grave is located at the far end of Limbiķi Cemetery, where the deceased from the nearby social care centre “Iļģi”, whose residents Mārtiņš cared for for many years, are buried. His last wish was to erect a monument that depicts Jesus with open arms, and the Bible verse:

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Thanks to the support and donations of many people, in 2024 Mārtiņš’ wish came true and the Jesus stone created by Ojārs Feldbergs was installed in the cemetery.