In the footsteps of the Friars Minor

Welcome to Krnov, a town which has been associated with the Order of Friars Minor from the 13 th century to the present day. Don´t knot who the Friars Minor are? They are a mendikant order of friars about whom there are many legends and who have a rich history. It was the Friars Minor who are responsible for creating the celture, spiritual atmosphere and aesthetics within Europe. The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady with its monastýry will surprise you with its Rococo decoration, unigue in the Czech Republic. The St Joseph Pilgrim House in Cvilín is a place not just for friars, but also for visitours. In close proximity is the Pilgrimage Church of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, which it is said has miraculous healing

powers. Here, masses and pilgrimages take place in Czech and Polish. Pilgrimages include the Way of the Cross. On the Polish side, the Friars Minor are located in Prudnik in the Sanctuary of St Joseph. For those who enjoy religious tourism, they will find beauty, spiritual peace and remarkable experiences here.

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