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Ludmilas´gathering
The first global Ludmilas´gathering was held on 17th September in Tetín.
The count 38 of women with the name Ludmila participated of gathering. But they arrived with their husband, children and friends and the gathering was really great and friendly.
Saint Ludmila 1100 years
The "Saint Ludmila - 1100 years" project has been consistently devoted to the memory of Saint Ludmila since 2015. Its culmination is supposed to be the remembrance of the 1100th anniversary of Saint Ludmila's murder in the Tetín hillfort, which is scheduled for 2021.
St. Ludmila is the patron saint of families and the first Bohemian and Slavic female saint, with many churches and institutions almost all around the world named after her. Therefore, we have decided to prepare the "Saint Ludmila 1100 years" project, which will be worthy of this female saint. Within the preparations for the celebration of this anniversary, we would like to commemorate her glory in this way.
The "Saint Ludmila 1100 years" project is organised under the patronage of an association of the same name. The founding members are the village of Tetín, the town of Mělník, the town of Roztoky, the parish of Beroun and the parish of Roztoky. However, the project is still open to any interested parties who might like to participate. Please feel free to join and become a member! Legal persons pay a yearly fee of CZK 3,000, natural persons pay just CZK 500 a year.
We will be pleased if you decide to support our project financially or participate in the preparations, or if you just personally attend some of the events. The "Saint Ludmila 1100 years" project deserves supra-regional, nationwide and perhaps even international attention.
Application form – Natural person
Application form – Artificial person
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About St. Ludmila
The life of this famous Bohemian saint, grandmother of Saint Wenceslas, is inspiring, even 1100 years later.
Although historical information about St. Ludmila predominantly originates from later myths and legends, the basic factual outline of her life is known. She was probably born in 860 AD. Thanks to her marriage with the first historically documented Přemyslid Prince, Bořivoj, she witnessed the beginning of the formation of the Bohemian state, at a time when the nations of a future Central Europe were gradually coming into being.
She was not only a wife and "guardian of the family hearth" who brought six children into this world. She became the founder of a ruling dynasty and sought to influence the contemporary political situation during the reign of her sons Spytihněv and Vratislav. She also played an important part in the upbringing of her grandson, the future Prince Wenceslas, where she placed emphasis on the boy's education. It was through this passing of wisdom and experience of her mature age to the future prince that she influenced the history of our state for a thousand years to come.
On 15th September 921, she was murdered by Tunna and Gommon on the orders of her daughter-in-law, Drahomíra, in the hillfort at Tetín. Written sources claim that the murder probably happened due to political and religious reasons. Ludmila was originally buried at Tetín. In 925 AD, Prince Wenceslas had her bodily remains transferred to the Basilica of Saint George at Prague Castle. Thus, the cult of Saint Ludmila was originally mainly associated with the monastery of Saint George. In the 12th century, it began to spread throughout the country.
Nowadays Saint Ludmila can be a source of inspiration for us all – through the way she so naturally fulfilled her role as a woman and as an educator in the family, despite the position of a woman having been different in the Early Middle Ages than it is today. Her life was a source of inspiration for the visual arts, too. Medieval and Baroque iconography in particular chose the motif of the grandmother as an educator of the future St. Wenceslas. She is always depicted as an elderly woman wearing a headscarf – this being the instrument killing her as a martyr.
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We would like you to invite to annual pilgrimage to Saint Ludmila which will take place at Tetín at saturday 19th September 2015. The pilgrimage mass begins at 11 am and is celebrated by the general vicar of the Archbishopric of Prague, Mons. Michael Slavík, Th.D.
We would like you to invite to annual pilgrimage to Saint Ludmila which will take place at Tetín at saturday 19th September 2015. The pilgrimage mass begins at 11 am and is celebrated by the general vicar of the Archbishopric of Prague, Mons. Michael Slavík, Th.D.
At this meeting Prof. PhDr. Petr Čornej, DrSc., Czech historian and specialist on history of medieval age, will talk about St. Ludmila. She was wife of our first historicaly known Přemyslid count Bořivoj I., she was mother of count Vratislav (father of St. Wnceslaw) and she was also first Czech Saint person in our history.
At this meeting Prof. PhDr. Petr Čornej, DrSc., Czech historian and specialist on history of medieval age, will talk about St. Ludmila. She was wife of our first historicaly known Přemyslid count Bořivoj I., she was mother of count Vratislav (father of St. Wnceslaw) and she was also first Czech Saint person in our history.
This meeting is unique because it signalise the foundation of organization Svatá Ludmila 1100 let.
Saint Ludmila and Current Face of Prague 2 is exhibition of photographs which captures how person of St. Ludmila and her legacy reflect in contemporary Prague 2. Author of photographs is Michael Kolář and the exhibiton is financialy supported by Prague 2.
We would like you to offer a possibility to take a guided tour in Tetín. With guidance you can hear about history of Tetín and you can visit all three churches. Tourguides are usually available at saturdays, sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Contact: +420 732 508 097, +420 723 005 648
Guide service is provided by organization Srdužení sv. Ludmily and financialy supported by Tetín.
We will visit an area which could be possible birthplace of princess Ludmila. Firstly we stop at retirement house St. Ludmila in Crostwitz where director tell us history of city and his organization. Then we move to Bautzen, a beautiful medieval city.
This event is mainly for inhabitants of Česká Lípa and also for Lusatian Sorbs. The program will be translated.
We would like you to invite to Česká Lípa for cultural event Legacy of Princess Ludmila I.! The program will involve guided walking tour in city, lectures and concert.
This event is mainly for inhabitants of Česká Lípa and also for Lusatian Sorbs because Lusatia is one of the possible birthplace of princess Ludmila. The program will be translated.
The name Ludmila is very ancient slavic word. It literally means “nice to people”. Even though the name comes from old times it is still very used. We would like to invite every Ludmila to gathering 17th September 2016. Gathering will take place in Tetín where St. Ludmila was murdered.
Annual pilgrimage to Saint Ludmila will take place on 15th to 17th September 2016 on many locations, for example there will be pilgrimage in Prague, Tetín, Levý Hradec, Mělník etc. We are looking forward to see you there!
Lets found a new places connected to St. Ludmila!
At our geoportal we succesfuly located 57 places around the whole world. But we believe there is more places of St. Ludmila waiting to be discovered! Send us your tips and you can win a prize!
The parade of Stephen’s II. delegation will start at Beroun and end at Karlštejn. The idea of this event is based on historical event when bavarian duke Stephen II. was invited by Charles IV. to arrive at Karlšetejn. The parade arrive at Tetín on 4th of June and where will be prepared a cultural program.
Meeting at “round table” is one of first opening events of newly established organization Svatá Ludmila 1100 let. This gathering should create a discussion space for those who like person of St. Ludmila and who can help the cause of our organization.
We would like you to offer a possibility to take a guided tour in Tetín. With guidance you can hear about history of Tetín and you can visit all three churches. Tourguides are usually available at saturdays, sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Contact: +420 732 508 097, +420 723 005 648
Guide service is provided by organization Srdužení sv. Ludmily and financialy supported by Tetín.
At friday the 17th of November at Tetín, there will be conference Václav Hájek from Libočany at Tetín. Conference is organized by Ústav pro českou literaturu Akademie věd ČR, Sdružení svaté Ludmily na Tetíně, Tetín snad Svatá Ludmila 1100 let.
This conference will take place at Regional Museum Mělník. There will be numerous experts with a wide range of presentation concerning St. Ludmila in medieval but also in modern history.
Annual pilgrimage to Saint Ludmila will take place on 15th to 17th September 2017 on many locations, for example there will be pilgrimage in Prague, Tetín, Levý Hradec, Mělník etc. We are looking forward to see you there!
The name Ludmila is very ancient slavic word. It literally means “nice to people”. Even though the name comes from old times it is still very used. We would like to invite every Ludmila to gathering 16th September 2017. Gathering will take place in Tetín where St. Ludmila was murdered.
This year there is a new possibility for web registration for Ludmilas which cannot personaly participate at gathering.
As in the last year this summer Tetín will welcome Delegation of Stephen II. Bavarian which is part of The King Parade of Charles IV. This event will include a cultural program focused on medieval times.
We would like you to invite to grand opening of Path of St. Ludmila! The path was created thanks to Tetín and it will connect Beroun, Tetín and Srbsko. This touristic path is part of project Svatá Ludmila 1100 let.
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Mši bude celebrovat apoštolský nuncius Mons. Charles Daniel Balvo a v rámci ní budou vysvěceny nové zvony a bude přítomen i novogotický relikviář s ostatky sv. Ludmily a sv. Václava. Ten pak bude veřejnosti vystaven v kostele sv. Ludmily. Podrobný program ZDE.
Výstava v kostele sv. Ludmily v Litoměřicích.
Pořad bude navazovat na úspěšnou akci v Berouně, kdy bude dopolední program věnován školám a odpolední veřejnosti. Program akce ZDE.
Mši bude celebrovat Mons. Mgr. Jan Baxant a bude přítomný relikviář s ostatky svaté Ludmily ve tvaru ruky.
Poutní slavnost sv. Ludmily za účasti apoštolského nuncia Mons. Ch. Daniela Balvo.
Koncelebrovaná mše svatá v kostele sv. Ludmily, hlavní celebrant Mons. Jan Baxant. Možnost uctít relikviář s ostatky svaté Ludmily ve tvaru ruky. Mše se uskuteční v rámci programu Městských slavností 800. výročí.
14. 9. proběhne byzantsko-slovanská liturgie sv. Jana Zlatoústého, kterou povede Mons. Milan Hanuš, generální vikář apoštolského exarchátu. 15. 9. bude slavnostní mši celebrovat kardinál ThLic. Dominik kardinál Duka, O.P. a přítomna bude lebka svaté Ludmily. Program akce ZDE.
Slavnostní koncert před kostelem sv. Ludmily na pražských Vinohradech účinkuje Dvořákův symfonický orchestr a Kühnův dětský sbor. Po skončení bude následovat videomaping.
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Organizuje spolek ve spolupráci s kongregací Milosrdných sester sv. Karla Boromejského.
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Putovní výstava spolku Svatá Ludmila 1100 let a autorů PhDr. Zdeňka Kuchyňky a Mgr. Stanislava Boloňského, připravená Středočeským muzeem v Roztokách u Prahy k 1100. výročí mučednické smrti kněžny Ludmily, připomíná počátky českého státu a nejstarší domácí světce sv. Ludmilu, sv. Václava, sv. Vojtěcha a sv. Prokopa. Vernisáž proběhne v pátek 13. září 2019.
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Mši bude celebrovat apoštolský nuncius Mons. Charles Daniel Balvo a v rámci ní budou vysvěceny nové zvony a bude přítomen i novogotický relikviář s ostatky sv. Ludmily a sv. Václava. Ten pak bude veřejnosti vystaven v kostele sv. Ludmily. Podrobný program ZDE.
Ludmily se letos sejdou na Tetíně již po čtvrté a Bořivojové po druhé! V rámci programu očekávejte ocenění v následujících kategoriích:
- nejstarší a nejmladší Ludmila/Bořivoj
- nejvzdálenější podle bydliště
- rodinný řetěz jména
Výstava v kostele sv. Ludmily v Litoměřicích.
Pořad bude navazovat na úspěšnou akci v Berouně, kdy bude dopolední program věnován školám a odpolední veřejnosti. Program akce ZDE.
Mši bude celebrovat Mons. Mgr. Jan Baxant a bude přítomný relikviář s ostatky svaté Ludmily ve tvaru ruky.
Poutní slavnost sv. Ludmily za účasti apoštolského nuncia Mons. Ch. Daniela Balvo.
Koncelebrovaná mše svatá v kostele sv. Ludmily, hlavní celebrant Mons. Jan Baxant. Možnost uctít relikviář s ostatky svaté Ludmily ve tvaru ruky. Mše se uskuteční v rámci programu Městských slavností 800. výročí.
14. 9. proběhne byzantsko-slovanská liturgie sv. Jana Zlatoústého, kterou povede Mons. Milan Hanuš, generální vikář apoštolského exarchátu. 15. 9. bude slavnostní mši celebrovat kardinál ThLic. Dominik kardinál Duka, O.P. a přítomna bude lebka svaté Ludmily. Program akce ZDE.
