{"id":128215,"date":"2021-03-04T10:52:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T09:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smetanovalitomysl.cz\/mista_konani\/the-church-of-the-raising-of-the-holy-cross\/"},"modified":"2025-02-19T10:39:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:39:05","slug":"the-church-of-the-raising-of-the-holy-cross","status":"publish","type":"mista_konani","link":"https:\/\/smetanovalitomysl.cz\/en\/mista_konani\/the-church-of-the-raising-of-the-holy-cross\/","title":{"rendered":"The Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross was finished in 1378 as part of an Augustinian monastery. It was founded by Litomy\u0161l\u2019s bishop at the time, John of Neumarkt, Charles IV\u2019s learned court chancellor. The monastery was demolished by the Hussites and ceased to exist; the church was damaged not only by Hussites, but by many fires, which afflicted Litomy\u0161l as a whole on account of the city\u2019s dense construction. Repairs resulted in a mix of styles, but its Gothic appearance has been preserved primarily in the Chapel of St. Joseph on the south side of the presbytery. A large part of the church\u2019s furnishings are Baroque from the second half of the 18th century. At the end of the 19th century, the church was partially re-Gothicized in a number of phases, acquiring the main outlines of its current appearance in this way \u2013 even some of the current furniture is Neo-Gothic. The church\u2019s importance was reaffirmed in 1994 when a collegiate chapter was established here it for the 650th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Litomy\u0161l.<\/p>\n\n

May of 2000 saw the consecration of a new organ built by the company Vladim\u00edr Grygar \u2013 Varhany Prost\u011bjov. One of the largest instruments in Eastern Bohemia, it was designed to accommodate the interpretation of music from all styles and periods. Many famous organists have already tried it out during the performances of the Smetana\u2019s Litomy\u0161l festival. \n<\/p>\n\n

During organ concerts, the entire church nave as well as the presbytery are used for spectators; the capacity is 480 seats plus two spaces for wheelchairs. For concerts where the performers enter through the presbytery, the capacity is somewhat diminished. The acoustics are good throughout the whole church; however, many spots don\u2019t allow for a perfect view. Places with diminished or minimal viewing, in Section C, are sold for a significantly lower price. Seats are not numbered, so we recommend selecting your seat as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n

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