Šiauliai church, 19th cent.Other town views, Town views description Šiauliai church Šiauliai (Shavli, Shavel, Schaulen, Szawle): first mentioned as “Soule” in Livonian Order chronicles describing the battle of Saule. The city’s founding date is now considered to be September 22, 1236 Year 19th cent. Author – Sources –