St. John of Nepomuk / Sv. Jan Nepomucký, Novy Rychnov, Czech republic
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N 49° 23.002 E 015° 21.898
33U E 526489 N 5470138
Baroque sandstone statue of St. Jan Nepomuk from 18 century, the author is unknown / Barokní pískovcová socha sv. Jana Nepomuckého z 18. století od neznámého autora.
Waymark Code: WMDCF9
Location: Kraj Vysočina, Czechia
Date Posted: 12/24/2011
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St. John of Nepomuk (or John Nepomucene) (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.
Associated Religion(s): roman - catholic
Statue Location: park
Entrance Fee: free
Artist: unknown
Website: Not listed
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