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3 days ago · His father, Duke Wratislaw, was Catholic while his mother Princess Dragomir, was a practicing pagan. Educated in the faith by his grandmother, who also became a canonized saint, St. Ludmilla. Wenceslaus grew to become a defender and promoter of the Catholic faith.
May 16, 2024 · SAINTS & ART: St. Václav (Wenceslaus), the patron saint of Bohemia, lived from about 907 to 935. John Grondelski, September 28, 2023 – National Catholic Register. The celebration of St. Wenceslaus is an optional memorial in the United States, which makes me think that it’s largely unobserved except in parishes of which he is patron, in the ...
3 days ago · The hymn “Svatý Václave” (Saint Wenceslaus) or “Saint Wenceslas Chorale” is one of the oldest known Czech songs. Traceable to the 12th century AD, it is still among the most popular ...
6 days ago · The St. Wenceslas statue is a remarkable landmark known for its cultural and historical significance. Located in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic, this statue pays tribute to St. Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia. Standing tall in the bustling Wenceslas Square, the statue is a testament to the rich heritage of the Czech people.
4 days ago · Commonly referred to as "Father Serra's Church," it is the only remaining church in which Serra is known to have celebrated the rites of the Catholic Church (he presided over the confirmations of 213 people on October 12 and 13, 1783). [citation needed] Statue at Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo.
3 days ago · Whitaker said the Catholic Charities behavior health program is designed to meet the needs of clients wherever they live, work or go to school. They have therapists in many elementary and high schools. A few parishes, like St. Wenceslaus, also have a therapist working in an office on the parish campus.
May 10, 2024 · Charles IV (born May 14, 1316, Prague—died Nov. 29, 1378, Prague) was a German king and king of Bohemia from 1346 to 1378 and Holy Roman emperor from 1355 to 1378, one of the most learned and diplomatically skillful sovereigns of his time. He gained more through diplomacy than others did by war, and through purchases, marriages, and ...
