Boulder Cross, Brno, Czech Republic - Christian Crosses on Waymarking.com

The Cross is a part of composition called "The sign" according to name of the one poem of Czech poet J. Zahradnícek, who was arrested by Communist secret state police (StB) and sentenced to 13 years imprisonment. In 1960 he was granted amnesty due to his tragic health situation and died the same year. Part of his poem is written also on the marble desk on the wall next to cross. The monument is dedicated to all victims of communist oppression in 1948-1989.

Type of cross: Latin cross Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...) Characteristics of this cross: The cross is composed of single boulders pilled in the cross shape Describe the location: The cross is erected in beatiful part of Brno, on Petrov Hill in Kapucin gardens just a few meters from small square, where the monumental and impressive Petr&Paul Church stands. Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes Year of manufacture: Not listed

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