Night of Churches in the Czech Republic: 400,000 visitors

During the Night of Churches, held on 1st June 2012, churches in the Czech Republic registered some 400,000 visitors. In 2013, the event will be held on Friday, 24th May.

Brno: Coordinators of the Night of Churches from all eight dioceses in the Czech Republic met on 13th–14th June 2012 to evaluate the event that took place on 1st June. Despite the changeable weather, there were some 1,200 churches, chapels and meeting houses opened throughout the Czech Republic and organizers registered some 400,000 visitors.

According to many responses by the visitors as well as media releases, opened churches and their programs were highly appreciated by the public.

In 2013, the Night of Churches will be held on Friday, 24th May.