Czech Church History

The Roman and Byzantian missions tackling paganism in Bohemia and Great Moravia. From "Christianity in the Czech Lands" by Jan Royt

A look at the deepest roots of Christian tradition of the now Czech Republic: St. Ludmila, St. Wenceslas, St. Procopius, St. Agnes,... From "Christianity in the Czech Lands" by Jan Royt

Christian infrastructure develops in the lands of the Czech Crown thanks to religious orders. From "Christianity in the Czech Lands" by Jan Royt

Full establishment of Christian culture in the Czech lands characterizes the reign of Charles IV, the Holy Roman Emperor and the Czech King. From "Christianity in the Czech Lands" by Jan Royt

The difficult development of influenced and original Czech reformation headed by John Huss led to the Hussite Wars. In their aftermath, numerous denominations came into existence, complicating state and religious affairs in Bohemia and Moravia. From "Christianity in the Czech Lands" by Jan Royt

The Battle of Whit Mountain 1620 marks the beginning of counter-reformation and re-Catholization of the Czech lands and the beginning of the Thirty Year War. Jesuits were introduced to the land and reformed denominations were forced to exile. From "Christianity in the Czech Lands" by Jan Royt

During the reign of Joseph II, the Church was reduced and put under state control. From "Christianity in the Czech Lands" by Jan Royt

In the last two centuries, the Church lived through a number of dividing, indeed destructive realities, to finally embrace the great challenge of secularized democracy. From "Christianity in the Czech Lands" by Jan Royt

An account on the gradual construction of the Prague Ss. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert Cathedral from its foundation by king John of Luxembourgh till its completion in the late 19th century is brought to you by courtesy of prof. Jan Royt.