Rector

Seminary authority who gives lectures in the big auditorium and reads from a manual. Rector Valeškevičius is described as a gold‑glassed, anti‑Lithuanian authority who monitors seminarians. The rector grants Liudas permission to meet his parents, receives a handshake from Liudas, and is later alerted to the silentium incident by the inspector. Reminded novices to maintain humility and to report good behaviour after returning from holidays. Confronted Varnėnas about unauthorized publication, threatened him, then later kissed Varnėnas and blessed him. Vasaris avoids punishment by kissing the rector’s hand during a secret gathering The rector dramatically presents Radastinas’ letter, changes his glasses, and explains the removal as a divine safeguard, emphasizing Radastinas’ unworthiness. The rector is referred to in the context of Vingelevičius’s appointment.