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Archbishop Přibyl leads first St. Wenceslas pilgrimage mass in Stará Boleslav
The National St. Wenceslas Pilgrimage in Stará Boleslav marked the Czech state holiday honoring the country’s patron saint, with Archbishop Přibyl celebrating the pilgrimage Mass for the first time. Relics of Wenceslas were brought from Prague for the observances, and a silver bust containing a bone fragment was used in place of the saint’s skull, which remained in the basilica for veneration.
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About Saint Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia
Wenceslaus I, Wenceslas I or Václav the Good was the Prince (kníže) of Bohemia from 921 until his death, probably in 935. According to the legend, he was assassinated by his younger brother, Boleslaus the Cruel.
Everything about Saint Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia →- Occupation
- monarch
- Position held
- Duke of Bohemia
- Born
- 907, 903
- Died
- September 28, 935, 929