St. John of Nepomuk / Sv. Jan Nepomucky - Železnice, Czech Republic - Statues of Religious Figures on Waymarking.com

John of Nepomuk (Czech: Jan Nepomucký) (c. 1345 – March 20, 1393) is a national saint of the Czech Republic, 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.

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This baroque statue dates from 1717, is located opposite the local history museum.

Associated Religion(s): Roman-catholic Statue Location: in center of village Entrance Fee: 0 Website: [Web Link] Artist: Not listed

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