Kostel Panny Marie Sedmibolestné (Skřečoň) Church
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The first written record of the village of Skřečoň dates from 1305. At the beginning of the twentieth century a decision was made to build a filial church here dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. Today the building is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic and belongs to the Roman Catholic parish of Nový Bohumín in the Karviná deanery.
Construction began on 4 May 1912 in a late historicist architectural style. However, it was interrupted by the outbreak of the First World War. Work resumed after the war and the church was completed in 1924. Its completion was made possible by the financial support of Adolf Bertram, Archbishop of Wrocław, who donated 250,000 crowns.
Architecturally, the church is a single-nave, oriented building with a longitudinal plan and a polygonal apse in exposed brick, with a lower transept. Its defining feature is the projecting, stepped square tower on the axis of the west front, 43 metres high. The nave has a ribbed cross vault, the choir loft is decorated with a carved wooden parapet in historicist style, and the tall windows hold stained glass with New Testament motifs. According to the town, the organ was fitted with an electromagnetic air blower that was used here for the first time. For the church’s 85th anniversary the tower was floodlit, at a cost of CZK 140,000.
Then and now
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Points of interest
– The foundation stone of the church was laid on 4 May 1912, but construction was interrupted by the First World War and only completed in 1924.
– In 1926 the church received three bells named Peter, Joseph and Hedwig. During the Second World War the Germans confiscated them.
– The floodlighting of the tower was installed for the church’s 85th anniversary at a cost of CZK 140,000.
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The Church of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows stands in Bohumín-Skřečoň in the Karviná district. It is a branch church that belongs to the Roman Catholic parish of Nový Bohumín in the Karviná deanery. The church is a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
The village of Skřečoň itself is much older than the church. Its first written mention dates from 1305. Construction of the church began on May 4, 1912. However, work was interrupted by the First World War. It was only possible to complete it after the war, in 1924. The Wrocław Archbishop Adolf Bertram helped with this by donating 250,000 crowns to the construction.
The church is built in a late historicizing style. It is a single-nave brick structure made of exposed, unplastered masonry. It is oriented, so its polygonal apse with the altar faces east. The main nave is crossed by a lower transept. In the middle of the western façade, a stepped prismatic tower rises from the building. It measures 43 meters.
The nave is spanned by a cross ribbed vault. The gallery is decorated with carved wooden railings, also in a historicizing spirit. A special feature of the church was its organ. It was equipped with a unique electromagnetic air pump, which was used here for the first time. Tall windows are adorned with stained glass featuring New Testament motifs.
For the church's 85th anniversary, its tower was newly illuminated. This renovation cost 140,000 crowns.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows (Skřečoň) open to the public?
The church is used for services by the Roman Catholic parish of Nový Bohumín. Whether it can be visited outside services is best checked with the parish.
How do I get there by car or public transport?
The church stands in Skřečoň, one of the districts of the town of Bohumín. Skřečoň can be reached by bus from nearby towns.
How much is admission and is it paid on site?
No admission is charged for services. The parish can provide information about any tours.
Is the visit suitable for children and seniors?
Yes, the church is suitable for families with children and for seniors. We recommend arranging a visit outside service times with the parish in advance.
How long does a visit take?
A visit to the church usually takes about 30 minutes.
What are the opening hours and is booking required?
The church is open mainly during services, whose schedule is published by the Roman Catholic parish of Nový Bohumín. A visit outside services is best arranged in advance.
What else is worth seeing nearby?
Close by lies Lake Vrbice, surrounded by a 5.7 km circuit for cyclists and inline skaters, and the Neo-Gothic Church of St Catherine in Vrbice.
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Imagine it is 4 May 1912 and a new church is starting to go up in Skřečoň. People are looking forward to having a church right in their own village.
But two years later the First World War broke out and building stopped. The church was only finished in 1924. Adolf Bertram, the Archbishop of Wrocław, helped by giving 250,000 crowns.
Look up at the tower. It is 43 metres tall. That is like about twenty-five grown-ups standing on each other’s shoulders!
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Route: Skřečoň and surroundings
1. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows (Skřečoň) – a filial church from 1912–1924 with a 43 m tower.
2. Lake Vrbice – a flooded gravel pit surrounded by a 5.7 km circuit for cyclists and inline skaters.
3. Church of St Catherine in Vrbice – a Neo-Gothic red-brick church consecrated in 1911.
4. Petr Bezruč Park – an English-style park in Nový Bohumín founded in 1907, with a bust of Petr Bezruč and an open-air cinema.
5. Church of the Sacred Heart – a Neo-Gothic red-brick church from 1892–1894 on T. G. Masaryk Square in Nový Bohumín.
The route is most comfortable by bike.
Seasonal recommendations
Spring
Spring sunshine shows off the church’s exposed brickwork and tall tower. After the winter, nature around the church comes back to life.
Spring is associated with Easter and its services.
Practical tip: for a walk in the surroundings, bring clothing for changeable weather.
Summer
The long summer days are ideal for combining a visit to the church with a walk or bike ride in the area.
In summer, nearby Lake Vrbice with its circuit for cyclists and inline skaters is another draw.
Practical tip: the most pleasant times are the morning or late afternoon, when it is less hot. Don’t forget sun protection.
Autumn
In autumn, the countryside around the church turns gold and red.
The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, whose feast falls on 15 September.
Practical tip: bring clothing for cold and rain.
Winter
Winter gives the church a calm and quiet atmosphere, especially when the surroundings are covered in snow. After dark, the floodlit tower, installed for the church’s 85th anniversary, stands out.
Winter is associated with Christmas and its services.
Practical tip: dress warmly and allow for the short days.
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