St. Jan of Nepomuk - Jesenik - Czech Republic
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A stone statue of St. Jan of Nepomuk, very famous saint person of Czechia.
Waymark Code: WM1AFEK
Location: Olomoucký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 08/12/2024
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A stone statue of St. Jan of Nepomuk, very famous saint person of Czechia. Monument is made by sandstone and it is located in the Masaryk´s square near town hall. In the front of the basement is written name of Jan of Nepomuk in german language.
John of Nepomuk (or John Nepomucene) is a national saint of Bohemia, who was drowned in the Vltava river at the behest of Wenceslaus, King of the Romans and King of Bohemia. Later accounts state that he was the confessor of the queen of Bohemia and refused to divulge the secrets of the confessional. On the basis of this account, John of Nepomuk is considered the first martyr of the Seal of the Confessional, a patron against calumnies and, because of the manner of his death, a protector from floods and drowning.
Associated Religion(s): Catholic
Statue Location: In the Masaryk´s square near town hall
Entrance Fee: free
Artist: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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