The article investigates the historical resilience of Lutheran churches and congregations in Latvia during the Soviet regime, noted through the lens of two upcoming exhibitions titled "Melni balts laiks" (2024) and "Mēs ticējām – mēs esam" (2025). These exhibitions aim to depict the condition of the Lutheran church in the Sigulda region during the Communist years. It highlights how researchers have delved into archives and personal memories to uncover a narrative not entirely reflected in official records.

While official documents portray a subdued and compliant church life, personal accounts, photographs, and local testimonies reveal a more intricate reality. For example, despite the formal existence of congregations in places like Sigulda and Lēdurga throughout the Soviet years, services were often infrequent, occurring only once a month or less, primarily due to a shortage of clergy. This aspect illustrates both the challenges faced by these religious communities and their efforts to maintain a form of spiritual presence despite significant adversities.

The article emphasizes the upcoming third exhibition set to open in May of this year. Through these inventive projects, cultural researchers, historians, and other experts aim to shed light on these overlooked narratives, enriching the understanding of how faith communities navigated the complexities of life under Soviet rule in Latvia, thus documenting a vital part of the national historical landscape.