A Chickadee in flight.
English: High Traditional Latin (Tridentine) Mass in Saint John of Nepomuk Catholic Church, Prostějov, Czech Republic.
Čeština: Asistovaná forma tradiční latinské neboli Tridentské Mše v kostele Sv. Jana Nepomuckého v Prostějově.
Photo: 16 April 2023.
Source: Own work.
Author: Novis-M
(Wikimedia Commons)
Solemn High Mass,
Saint John Cantius Church, Chicago.
Available on YouTube
Another fascinating armchair travel log by Zephyrinus, this in particular to the Czech Republic to see this beautiful High Baroque church Saint John of Nepomuk Catholic Church, Prostějov, Czech Republic. dedicated to the martyr, S. John Nepomuk (d.1393) in his birthplace.
ReplyDeleteThere was a church, a semi -public oratory, on the same site, situated on a manor property , dedicated to S. John the Baptist, but in the 1600’s with the publication of an account of the saint’s life, it was decided to rebuild that church and dedicate it to S. John Nepomuk (who had not yet been beatified: that was to happen in 1721). That church, finished in 1660, funded by a wealthy benefactor unfortunately was destroyed by fire in 1686, but subsequently restored by the benefactor’s son.
After the Saint’s canonization in 1729, the church was vastly rebuilt and decorated in the present magnificent style. Another fire occurred in 1741 with subsequent repairs and restoration but in a simpler style and a smaller altar. The present altar and full restoration is the result of the work of the Czech National Heritage Authority (1928, and later in 1992–93). (This info according to travel site Nepomuk.cz) - comment by Dante P
(Part 2:) It is interesting how so many beautiful sanctuaries, like this one also, somehow survive through absolutely catastrophic circumstances: fire, or natural disasters. —comment by Dante P
ReplyDeleteAnother captivating Article from our Liturgical Architectural Correspondent, Dante P, who never fails to captivate with scintillating histories. Many thanks, indeed.
DeleteCzechia (The Czech Republic) is a magnificent Country to visit, if one wishes to experience beautiful Church Architecture and Liturgy.