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Wenceslaus I ( Czech: Václav [ˈvaːtslaf] ⓘ; c. 907 – 28 September 935), Wenceslas I or Václav the Good [5] was the Prince ( kníže) of Bohemia from 921 until his death, probably in 935. According to the legend, he was assassinated by his younger brother, Boleslaus the Cruel . His martyrdom and the popularity of several biographies gave ...
- 13 February 921 −, 28 September 935 or 929
- Drahomíra
Apr 15, 2024 · Wenceslas I (born c. 907, Stochov, near Prague—died Sept. 28, 929, Stará Boleslav, Bohemia; feast day September 28) was the prince of Bohemia, a martyr, and the patron saint of the Czech Republic. Wencelas was raised a Christian by his grandmother St. Ludmila, but his ambitious mother, Drahomíra (Dragomir), a pagan, had her murdered and ...
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Feastday: September 28. Patron: of Bohemia, Czech state, Prague. Birth: 907. Death: 935. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Shop St. Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia. Patron saint of Bohemia, parts of Czech Republic, and duke of Bohemia frorn 924-929.
Feastday: September 28. Patron: of Bohemia, Czech state, Prague. Birth: 907. Death: 935. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Shop St. Wenceslaus. St. Wenceslaus, also known by Vaclav, was born near Prague, and was the son of Duke Wratislaw. He was taught Christianity by his grandmother, St. Ludmila.
Sep 28, 2012 · St. Wenceslaus, duke of Bohemia, was born about the year 907 at Prague, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). His father was killed in battle when he was young, leaving the kingdom to be ruled by his pagan mother. Wenceslaus was educated by his grandmother, Ludmilla, also a saint. She taught him to be a Christian and to be a good king.
Sep 27, 2016 · Dwelling on the Christmas carol Good King Wenceslaus and discussing Wenceslaus’ good works is a way to introduce this saintly Duke of Bohemia to younger children. John Neale wrote the Christmas ...
Sep 28, 2010 · Wenceslas (in modern times, the carol often spells the name without the ‘u’) is also the subject of a poem set to music that has become known as a Christmas carol. The lyrics tell the story of a good king who went out on the feast of St. Stephen, December 26 th, to give alms to the poor. The king’s page is about to give up due to the ...
