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Jun 16, 2024 · Eleven centuries later, we still sing about “Good King Wenceslaus” at Christmastime. The 14th-century St. Casimir of Poland was a prince noted for his generosity — remember the painting we examined of three-handed Casimir to emphasize his generosity?
5 days ago · Good King Wenceslas looked out, On the feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, Deep and crisp and even: Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, Gathering winter fuel.
5 days ago · If “Good King Wenceslas” is one of the Christmas hymns you look forward to each year, you probably know which saint is celebrated today — St. Stephen, the first person to die for the risen Christ. Roman Catholics celebrate his feast on Dec. 26, while Eastern Catholics honor him one day later, on Dec. 27. Stephen was a Jew who likely ...
4 days ago · Saint Ludmila (c. 860 - September 15, 921) is a saint and martyr venerated by the Orthodox and the Roman Catholics. She was born in Mělník as daughter of a Slavic prince Slavibor. Saint Ludmila was the grandmother of Saint Wenceslaus, who is widely referred to as Good King Wenceslaus.
- Středočeský kraj
- circa 860
- Bořivoj I, Duke of Bohemia
- Mělník, Středočeský kraj, Bohemia (Böhmen)
3 days ago · 19th century English hymn "Good King Wenceslas" by John Mason Neale performed by a traditional choir with lyrics. Visit my blog at http://life-incessant.blog...
2 days ago · The Margraves of Brandenburg had claims to the duchy which they asserted after the death of King Wenceslaus of Poland in 1306. Duke Władysław I the Elbow-high of Poland also claimed the duchy, based on inheritance from Przemysław II, but he was opposed by some Pomeranians nobles.
4 days ago · The list includes composers' principal operas and those of historical importance in the development of the art form. It covers the full historical period from the birth of opera in the late 16th century to the present day, and includes all forms of opera from light music to more formal styles.
