Saint Wenceslas Day

Saint Wenceslas Day Quick Facts - CZ

AKA Name	Den české státnosti
ℹ HashtagsCompiled on05:13	#Wenceslas, #BorderCrossings
Related Hashtags	#CzechRepublic
2023 Date	28 September 2023
2024 Date	28 September 2024

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Saint Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day) in 2023

Thursday, 28 Sep

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Saint Wenceslas Day dedicated to the celebration and remembrance of Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of the Czech people who played a crucial role in the country's history as the Duke of Bohemia. The day is marked by various festive events, religious ceremonies, and cultural activities that serve to honour the saint's life and legacy, and foster a sense of national pride and unity.

The origins of Saint Wenceslas Day can be traced back to the 10th century when Wenceslas, the Duke of Bohemia, was murdered by his own brother in a political dispute. He was later canonized as a saint due to his efforts to spread Christianity in the region, and his contributions to the welfare and prosperity of the Czech people. As a revered figure not only in the Czech Republic but also in other parts of the European Union, Saint Wenceslas serves as a symbol of moral values and principles embodied by many Europeans, with his life story being seen as an inspiration for solidarity and cooperation among different nations in Europe.

In the European Union, Saint Wenceslas Day is observed on the 28th of September. On this day, people attend various religious services, processions, and cultural events to pay tribute to Saint Wenceslas. Some EU institutions, such as the European Parliament, acknowledge the significance of the day by expressing solidarity with the Czech people and promoting intercultural dialogue and cooperation among the member states.

Top Tweets for Saint Wenceslas Day -

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Czechs 🇨🇿 know how to come together and help each other when needed. Every year we leave a new 🇨🇿 footprint in the world - in sports, in science, or with our great beer. We have so much to be proud of! That is why Czech Statehood Day is our favorite holiday. Celebrate it with us! https://t.co/TzDk8qBPAd
— Czech MFA (@CzechMFA) September 28, 2022

Honored to venerate today the Infant of Prague in #Prague #CzechRepublic on Saint Wenceslas Day https://t.co/r6x3mYynjc
— A Catholic Life (@acatholiclife) September 28, 2022

Happy Czech Statehood Day everyone! It is celebrated every year on the feast day of St. Wenceslas (Václav in Czech); the patron saint of the 🇨🇿 state, he was murdered on September 28, 935. https://t.co/fXiFWmnxUN
— Radio Prague International (@RadioPrague) September 28, 2022

Top facts about Saint Wenceslas Day

Wenceslas' brother and a group of noble Czech dissenters invited Wenceslas to a festival. He would never arrive as he was trapped and killed on route.
Wenceslas was a Czech prince, a descendant of the first documented Bohemian prince, Borivoj I. Wenceslas. When his father Prince Vratislav I died, his mother ruled for several years until Wenceslas came of age.

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Saint Wenceslas Day Top Things to Do

Participate in the Pilgrimage that takes place at Stara Boleslav, the site of St Wenceslas' murder. Every year this pilgrimage takes place with a holy mass and the transport of the saints remains to the site.
Spread awareness on social media for the day by using hashtags #StWenceslasDay, #CzechStatehoodDay and #Wenceslas.