kaple svatého Jana Křtitele (Rožany) Chapel
The chapel of St. John the Baptist stands in Rožany, the local part of the town of Šluknova. It's a Greek Catholic chapel that people here often accidentally call a church. The building dates back to 1936 and belongs to the Roman Catholic parish - the archdeacon of Šluknov. It's not protected as a cultural monument.
The road to building the chapel had a long history. Rožany was originally an archduke's table in Bischofswerd, but it fell into the Shluknovsky parish district. The local believers had a special relationship with the memory of St. John the Baptist, whom they respected very much. Every Sunday after his holiday, there was a ceremonial procession to the Church of St. Wenceslas, where the believers prayed. Although the surrounding villages had long had their own chapel or church, Rožany should have waited for it. Only in the 1930s did they decide to take steps to build their own shrine. The spacious chapel dedicated to St. John the Baptist was finally completed in 1936. It served not only the believers of Rožany, but also the nearby Queen and Harrachov. Since then, she has maintained her original appearance and has not undergone any more substantial structural modifications.
The chapel has a single-boat character and stands on a rectangular plan. Orientation towards global parties is not traditional. The presbytery in the back is slightly removed and is followed by sacristy. A prism tower is coming out of the facade, creating central risalite. The facade is designed in the New Romanesque style and decorated with barefoot Lizens and Arc Ornaments. The inside of the chapel covers a flat beam ceiling. The wooden crust (bark) is mounted on a brick suspect.
The interior of the chapel is equipped with several significant elements. The main altar carries the statues of St. John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. The wooden pulpit is located on the left of the winning arch (which separates the boat from the presbytery). To his right, he stands the altar of the deceased with the statue of the Virgin Mary. The statue of an angel with a child was created by a local carver Franz Roschém, who lived between 1885 and 1944. The musical equipment of the chapel consists of an organ from 1941 produced by Hermann Eule from Budyšín, Saxony. The instruction has one manual (keyboard) and seven registers.
Today, the chapel serves the last Sunday of each month in the period from June to September. Religious services are led by the Archdeacon Pavel Procházka. In the immediate vicinity of the chapel, the Maple Gate has grown, which has been included in the list of monument trees since 1997. The chapel thus maintains its modest but solid importance for the local community in the quiet countryside of Central Bohemia.
Then and now
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Historical milestones
- 1885-1944
- Life of local carver Franz Rosch, author of the statue of an angel with a child
- 1936
- Completion of St. John the Baptist Chapel
- 1941
- Production of organ by Hermann Eule
- 1997
- The inclusion of the Maple Gate in the list of memorial trees
Architectural development
A single unoriented building on a rectangular floor plan with an isolated presbytery and sacristy. The façade is decorated with barefoot lizens and arches in New Romanesque style. The interior is made up of a flat beam ceiling and a wooden circle on a brick suspect.
Historical events
In 1936 the chapel was completed and in 1941 the organ was installed in the chapel.
Owners
Roman Catholic parish - Archdeacon Schluknov
Points of interest
- Local people often accidentally call the chapel a church. - The facade is designed in a new Romanesque style and decorated with barefoot lizens and arches of decorative molds. - In the interior there is a statue of an angel with a child created by the local carver Franz Rosche. - Musical equipment consists of an organ from 1941 made by Hermann Eule from Budyšín, Saxon. - In the immediate vicinity of the chapel, the Maple Gate has grown, which has been included in the list of monument trees since 1997.
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The Chapel of Saint John the Baptist in Rožany, a neighborhood of Šluknov, is often incorrectly referred to as a church. It is a Roman Catholic chapel in the Romanesque Revival style from 1936.
In its early days, Rožany was assigned to the archpriest's seat in Bischoffswerda, but it belonged to the Šluknov parish district. The local parishioners had a special devotion to Saint John the Baptist. Every year on the Sunday following his feast day, they therefore held a solemn procession to the Church of Saint Václav in Šluknov.
All the surrounding villages had a church or at least a chapel. Rožany did not begin preparations for its own place of worship until the nineteen thirties. The spacious chapel, appropriately dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, was completed in 1936. It served for regular Sunday services not only for Rožany, but also for Královka and Harrachov. Because it is relatively young, it has been preserved in its original form without later structural alterations. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Parish of the Archdeaconry of Šluknov and is not under monument protection.
The chapel has one nave on a rectangular floor plan. It is not oriented, meaning the altar does not face east. The nave ends with a recessed presbytery, which is followed by a sacristy. A prismatic tower rises from the façade and creates a central risalit. The original Romanesque Revival façade is decorated with rusticated pilasters and arched cornices.
The interior is covered with a flat wooden beam ceiling. A wooden gallery rests on a bricked substructure. On the main altar are statues of Saint John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. To the left of the triumphal arch is a wooden pulpit, to the right an altar with a statue of the Virgin Mary. A statue of an angel with a child was carved by local sculptor Franz Rosche, who lived from 1885 to 1944. The organ from 1941 was built by the firm Hermann Eule from Saxon Budyšín. It has one manual and seven stops.
Not far from the chapel grows a sycamore maple known as Javorová brána, which has been a protected natural monument since 1997.
Frequently asked questions
Can the monument be visited?
Religious buildings are usually open mainly during services; at other times a visit is normally arranged with the parish or the operator. We have not verified specific times.
Where is the monument?
Location: Rožany, Ústecký kraj. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
Why is the monument protected?
It is listed in the Central List of Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic as a cultural monument (register no. 1000120071).
For kids
Imagine going back to the past in the Middle Ages. You're wearing a dress from when your grandfather was a kid. You walk on narrow roads and you see cities with churches that are much taller than the ones you know today. And now we stop in front of the only chapel in Rožany.
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Nearby
Near the chapel, the Maple Gate has grown, which has been included among the memorable trees since 1997.
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Themed route
1. Maple Gate Type: Memorial tree Why: You will discover this rare maple, which has been protected since 1997 as an important natural body.
2. Tanks at the chapel Type: Area Why: This part of the route will guide you through the space directly at the sacral object.
3. St. John the Baptist Chapel Type: Chapel Why: The main destination of the trip, which represents an important sacral monument in the village Rožany.
Seasonal recommendations
Spring: The chapel of St. John the Baptist in Rožany offers a unique experience in the spring, when nature wakes up and flowers begin to bloom. Sun rays illuminate the stone walls of the chapel, creating a romantic atmosphere ideal for short walks or quiet moments near the monument. During this period the weather can suddenly be variable, so we recommend wearing layered clothes and bringing an umbrella or hat with you. The best time to visit is early at noon, because then the crowds are usually smaller.
Summer: In summer the chapel gains life under strong sunlight and warm air. The atmosphere is full of energy, making the visit an ideal experience for families with children or lovers of history. In the main summer season the chapel can be very visited, so we recommend arriving early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid special crowds. Remember the sun protection - you carry your hat and protective cream against UVB rays.
Autumn: In the autumn period the chapel of St. John the Baptist becomes melancholy but comfortable atmosphere. Leaves falling from trees create a colorful carpet around the monument and the sunlight turns into softer, warm light. This is the perfect time for a quiet visit with friends or family. The weather can be alternating, so we recommend wearing a warm coat and perhaps an umbrella. Visiting at noon is ideal when the days are gradually shortening.
Winter: Winter visit to the chapel offers a calm and quiet atmosphere under a white snow coat. Sun rays illuminating marble walls create impressive effects that are a special experience. In this period the opening times of the chapel are often shorter and the crowds are minimal, which allows you to explore the memory more calmly. We recommend wearing warm clothes, including fur hats and gloves, and coming to visit earlier in the day because winter day is shorter.
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