In June, the parish community of seniors (Abraham Club) set off for Moravia near the city of Brno on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Our dean, Mr. Jan Pitřinec, accompanied us. The weather was pleasant, it wasn't too hot, and we were all looking forward to a nice day. In Křtiny, we were welcomed at the Church of the Name of the Virgin Mary by a friendly local priest, specifically the administrator of the parish, Metoděj Ján Lajčák O. Pream. After the initial welcome and an interesting general introduction about the history of the church's construction, he guided us not only through the church but also the adjacent ambits and let us listen to the sound of the bells from the well-known carillon, consisting of 27 bells and one of the largest in Central Europe. We also took a look at the choir, where there are newly restored organs that captivated us greatly, both laypeople and organ experts, and especially our priest, Father Jenda. They are interesting because the new instrument is housed in the historical casings of the original organs from 1763-1764.
After the tour, we could still buy wafers, rosaries, pictures, and various devotional items. Father Jenda accompanied us with explanations to the ossuary. What's interesting is that in 1991, after 200 years, the ossuary was discovered during a speleoarchaeological survey of the Church of the Name of the Virgin Mary. After the tour of the ossuary, we had a joint lunch at a local restaurant, and then set off for the next destination of our trip, the village of Nesvačilka.
This small village was perhaps until recently a relatively unknown place. This year, it was made famous by the completion of a wooden chapel with a circular floor plan and a stone base. The construction of this chapel began in 2014 and was consecrated on May 8, 2024, by the Bishop of Brno, Pavel Konzbula. The architect of the building is Jan Říčný. Its operation is ecological, the altar and the floor are made of compacted clay, the tabernacle has doors made of millstone, and the underfloor heating is powered by solar panels on the roof. Only natural materials are used throughout. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. Although it stands on a plot near the road at the edge of the village, today it is certainly its most famous building.
Here we also concluded our trip around Brno this year with a joint holy mass, during which we remembered all those who could not join us for various reasons. The village of Nesvačilka is located about 20 km southeast of Brno, currently has a population of 346, and is part of the parish of Moutnice, which is represented by the priest René Václav Strouhal. Unfortunately, we did not meet him in person, but he was represented there by the chapel guide, Mr. Lízal, who provided us with an extensive explanation of the entire building. Ludmila Moudrová
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