Christianization of Bohemia

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The Baptism of Duke Bořivoj, a historical painting by Václav Ignác Leopold Markovský

The Christianization of Bohemia refers to the spread of the

Christian religion in the lands of medieval Bohemia.[1] As in many other countries, Christianity was related to the establishment of a new state (first the Duchy of Bohemia, later the Kingdom of Bohemia), and was implemented from the top down.[1]

According to

bishopric was established in Prague.[4][5]

By the 10th century, several native saints emerged in Bohemia: Saint

By the early 11th century, Bohemia gained an upper hand over Moravia, which was annexed to Bohemia.

Slavic Eastern Orthodox rites, but eventually they were replaced by Franco-Latin Catholic practices.[1] A parish network was created around the 13th century.[1]

See also

References

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