Sousosi sv. Ludmily a sv. Václava, Stredokluky, Czechia - Statues of Religious Figures on Waymarking.com

[CZ]
Barokní pískovcové sousoší z poloviny 18. století se nachází na jižním okraji obce, nekolik metru od križovatky dvou hlavních silnic. Stojí na 2 metry vysokém hranolovém podstavci s rímsovou hlavicí. Ludmila s rozevlátým pláštem pres hlavu se sklání k malému Václavovi, který se modlí. Oba mají na hlavách knížecí koruny. Jedná se o kvalitne provedenou variantu Braunova sousoší na Karlove moste v Praze.

Sv. Ludmila
První ceská svetice a mucednice z pocátku 10. století. Byla manželkou prvního krestanského knížete Borivoje a následne babickou sv. Václava. Narodila se kolem roku 860 pravdepodobne na hrade Pšov v místech dnešního Melníka. Staré životopisy vyzdvihují nejen její horlivost, ale i dobrocinnost a lásku. Stala se vychovávatelkou sv. Václava, který se narodil Drahomíre, manželce jejího syna Vratislava. Po sporu s Drahomírou byla roku 921 uškrcena svým vlastním závojem na hradním sídle v Tetíne. Její ostatky jsou uloženy v kostele sv. Jirího na Pražském hrade.

Sv. Václav
Ceský kníže a mucedník z 10. století. Hlavní patron ceského národa. Podle tradice se narodil na Stochove jako nejstarší syn knížete Vratislava a jeho manželky Drahomíry. O jeho krestankou výchovu se postarala predevším jeho babicka Ludmila. Podle legendy se vzdelával na hradišti Budec, kde se naucil latine i slovanskému písmu. Byl známý svými milosrdnými skutky lásky k bližnímu. Roku 935 byl zavražden svým bratrem Boleslavem v meste Staré Boleslavi.

[ENG]
Baroque sandstone sculpture from the middle of the 18th century is located on the southern edge of the village, a few meters from the intersection of two main roads. It stands on a 2 meter high prismatic base with a ledge. Ludmila, with his cloak over his head, bows to the little Wenceslas who prays. Both have a princely crown on their heads. This is a well-executed version of the Braun sculpture at the Charles Bridge in Prague.

St. Ludmila
First czech saint and martyr of the early 10th century. She was a wife of the first christian prince Borivoj and then the grandmother of St. Wenceslas. Ludmila was born around 860 probably at the Pšov castle in the places of today's Melník city. Old biographies highlight not only her zeal, but also charity and love. She became an educator of little Wenceslas, who was born Drahomíra, the wife of her son Wratislav. After a dispute with Dahomira, she was strangled in 921 with her own veil at the Tetín castle. Her remains are stored in the church of St. George at the Prague castle.

St. Wenceslas
Czech prince and martyr of the 10th century. Principal patron of the czech nation. According to tradition, he was born in Stochov as the eldest son of Prince Vratislav and his wife, Drahomíra. His grandmother, Ludmila, took care of his christian upbringing. According to the legend, he was educated at Budec fortress, where he learned both latin and slavic writing. He was known for his merciful deeds of love for his neighbor. In 935 he was murdered by his brother Boleslav in the town of Old Boleslav.

Associated Religion(s): roman-catholic religion Statue Location: the intersection of Lidická and Kladenská streets Entrance Fee: free Artist: unknown Website: [Web Link]

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