Why is the festival of Jan Nepomuk celebrated in Žďár nad
Sázavou, when he lived and worked in Prague?
Jan Nepomuk belonged to the religious order which founded
the monastery in Žďár nad Sázavou. Jan Nepomuk was worshiped by this religious order
and therefore abbot Vejmluva asked Santini to build a church on the Green Hill
to honour St. Jan Nepomuk.
Since that time, pilgrimage masses have been celebrated in
this church.( it happened at the beginning of 18th century)
How was it going this year 2012?
Since Friday 11th people were visiting this place to admire stunning architecture. The first mass was on
Saturday at 5 o’clock. On Sunday five masses were celebrated . Even though
there were so many masses, every time the
church was absolutely full of people.
I asked the visitors about our questionnaire and they
answered me:
„It was absolutely beautiful! I go there every year and I
love it. This church has amazing atmosphere.“( said a woman from Radňovice, a
nearby village)
„We are here for the first time and it’s very nice. I was
surprised by the architecture. It’s wonderful.“ ( said a man from Liberec.)
„I have seen lots of churches and I go to the mass on the
Green Hill every Sunday, but this mass in this church was the best I have ever
visited.“ (said a man from Žďár nad Sázavou.)
„I‘ve never seen so many people in this church!“ (said a
woman from Žďár nad Sázavou.)
Míša Mužátková
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