Church weddings in the Czech Republic

Castles, waters and sausages

Czech Republic is an amazing place, in this country tourists are offered quite a rich range of opportunities. You can devote your time to:
— architecture;
— art;
— treatment;
— gastronomic cravings;
— pilgrimage, etc.
For travelers and those who come to the Czech Republic on business, it is good for the fact that in almost any city, town or village you can find a person who will communicate with the guest in different languages. In addition, such a number of ancient castles, cathedrals and temples cannot be found in the whole of Europe.

If we talk about cities, then leisurely walks through the old Czech streets will not leave even complete skeptics indifferent. Another very remarkable feature of the Czech Republic and the love for it of tourists from all over the world — foamy drinks. In every pub, in every institution there is sure to have its own kind of beer, the recipe of which has been kept in one family for hundreds of years. The same applies to sausages, there is no such abundance of this dish anywhere else in the world! It’s a pity that you won’t be able to try all the varieties and types in one visit. But it will be a reason to come again, and not only for the deliciousness, but also to get married, for example. Few other countries can offer an atmosphere of fairy tales, valiant knights and beautiful princesses, so conducive to entering into a serious church union.

The best time for a church wedding

Thanks to the fact that the Czech Republic is full of tourists from all over the world all year round, it is also possible to come for such a serious event as a wedding at any time. The climate in the country is very mild, not cold but humid in winter, not hot in summer, spring and fall are accompanied by slight winds. In winter, snow falls in the mountains, but the thermometer columns do not fall below minus ten.

Where can you make church wedding?

The Czech Republic is a multi-religious country. Protestants, Catholics and Orthodox Christians can easily coexist in it. However, most of the cathedrals and temples belong to the Catholic Church, and the Orthodox community in the country is not so numerous. However, there are churches and temples in the Czech Republic where the sacrament of marriage will be performed according to all Orthodox canons.

Church of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga in Františkov Lázně

One of the oldest churches in the Czech Republic was built at the end of the 19th century with donations from Russian tourists who came to the town for medical treatment. The church is located in a town that is part of the Karlovy Vary Region, which ensures an influx of parishioners to this day.
The building is made in eclectic style and is a monumental stone structure with a bell tower 30 meters high. The walls are made of multi-colored bricks and decorated with sandstone. Inside the church there are picturesque paintings, some frescoes have survived from the time of construction, but most of them were restored during World War II. The Church of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga is open all the time, but it is better to make an appointment in advance.

Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Karlovy Vary

The ancestor of the temple began operating in Karlovy Vary as a house church, although donations for its construction had been collected since the mid-19th century. After the funds were collected in full, the land that was intended for the church was given to another concession. This delayed construction for several more years. In the end, the temple was erected by the very beginning of the 20th century. It is made in Neo-Russian style and reminds of Moscow and Yaroslavl temples of the 17th century.
The exterior decoration of the church has a festive, bright appearance. At the foot of one of the walls there is a plaque dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Peter the Great. Inside the church there are picturesque stained glass windows made in Tyrol, some icons were donated to the church by Czech parishioners. A special feature of this church is that in the basement there is a small library and a reception hall where you can celebrate the wedding ceremony after it is over.

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Prague

The church was built in Prague at the beginning of the 20th century on the initiative of the country’s first prime minister and his wife, who had Russian roots. The church was built in the traditional Russian style with funds donated by Russian immigrants and the Czechs themselves. Initially the church was not a parish church, but after St. Nicholas Cathedral was closed during the war years, regular services were held in the church. Today, daily services and rituals are held in the church.

Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Prague

The church is the main Orthodox church in the whole of Bohemia. The cathedral was built in the middle of the 18th century. It is a monumental, stone structure built in the traditional Catholic style, as the building originally belonged to the Catholics. Only in the middle of the 20th century the cathedral was given to the Orthodox Church. It is an architectural monument. On its territory there is a museum dedicated to Czech and Slovak patriots of the Second World War.

Features of church wedding in the Czech Republic

In order to get married in one of the Orthodox churches in the Czech Republic, you need to make an appointment in advance with the priest who will perform the sacrament. To do this, you should arrive a few days before the ceremony or contact him by phone. This is necessary so that the priest can make sure that the lovers are serious and ready for the ceremony.

The couple must be married and have the appropriate baptismal documents. Witnesses must be present at the ceremony, but it is not necessary to bring them with you. Witnesses can be found from among the parishioners. In addition, there are no special requirements for the couple.
Before the wedding it is recommended to observe a strict fast from midnight and arrive at the temple to the beginning of the morning service to take communion and confession. At the end of the ceremony the couple is given a certificate, which is considered valid in all Orthodox countries.
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