Fara v Sebranicích Parish house

Fara v Sebranicích is a Baroque monument that boasts its historical and architectural value. Located in the village Sebranice in Blansko district in the South Moravian Region and belongs to the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This rectory, registered in the state list of cultural monuments since 1958, is an important top Baroque building with an architecturally divided front. Its history dates back to the 13th century, when the first mention of the parish appeared in 1255.

The history of the rectory is rich and variable. Originally, it belonged to the patronage of the Rahrad Benedict monastery, but in 1589 it went into the hands of Protestants. After the post-white mountain period, the spiritual administration was not restored and the village was attached to the Kunštát parish. It was not until the 1930s that the autonomy of the Sebranice reclaimed when the Jan Theodor z Imbsenu, owner of the Kunštát estate, had a new parish building built in 1733-1736. The first step in 1733 was the emergence of today's east wing as a separate building with a more archaic building style and painted topping ceilings. In the following years there was a radical reconstruction of the original building on the west side, which was completed with vaults.

Architecturally, the rectory in Sebranice is a model of the highest baroque. The monolithic building has a distinctive facade divided by double pilasters, ending with Corinthian warheads. Above the main entrance is a relief coat of arms of the Honrichs family of Wolfswarffen, owners of the Kunštátský estate and patrons of the Sebrannic parish. In the interior you can find rolled vaults on the ground floor, beam cover ceilings with painted vegetable motifs in the older east wing and baroque painting of Jupiter and Marta on the ceiling of the former chapel. The first floor is equipped with stucco decoration of ceilings and remains of classical painting.

The property of the rectory has undergone several changes. After her position in 1733-1736, the building was under the administration of the Court Council of Jan Theodor of Imbsen. During the 19th century, there were classic changes that were reflected in the interior reconstruction and the insertion of the Honrichs coat of arms on the facade. In 2007, the municipality bought a building in order to turn the surrounding land into a construction site, but the farm building was still fading. In 2019, it was acquired by private owners who started its reconstruction with a plan for its further use as a cultural and social centre.

The interesting thing is to preserve the remains of the flower garden with a gazebo in the same style, which gives the rectory another historical depth. This monument not only testifies to the rich history of the local clergy and architecture, but also to changes in ownership structures and modifications over the years.

Today, the rectory in Sebranice is available for visit and represents not only historical value but also potential as a cultural centre. Its reconstruction opens up new possibilities for social life in the village and offers visitors the opportunity to become acquainted with the rich history and architecture of this regional monument. Fara v Sebranicích is therefore not only an important cultural heritage, but also a living part of the local community that deserves attention and care.

Fara v Sebranicích is a unique piece of history and architecture, which is important not only for the inhabitants of the local region, but also for the wider public. Her visit offers an insight into the past and an inspiration to recognise the value of cultural heritage.