Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, Prague
Kostel Nejsvětějšího Srdce Páně
An architecturally significant Roman Catholic church in Prague's Vinohrady district, designed by Jože Plečnik. It serves as an active parish offering regular masses, spiritual services, and community events.

⛪ An architecturally significant Roman Catholic church in Prague's Vinohrady district, designed by Jože Plečnik, evoking Noah's Ark.
✨ Considered the most significant Czech sacred building of the 20th century, it features a 7.6m diameter clock on its 42m high tower.

Why Go

🙏 Attend regular masses and spiritual services.
🏛️ Admire the unique architecture by Jože Plečnik, including its distinctive interior with a white marble altar and statues of six Czech patrons.
🚶‍♀️ Explore the antechamber with a view into the church, open daily.
🗓️ Participate in community events, parish programs, or contribute to aid for Ukraine.
💻 Take a virtual tour of the church, crypt, tower, belfry, and roof from home.

Why Avoid

☀️ Most non-liturgical parish programs are suspended during summer holidays.

⏰ Hours & Services

⏰ Church opens 45 minutes before each service.
🚪 Antechamber (with church view) open daily: 9:00 - 17:00.
🗓️ Mass Schedule:

  • Sunday: 9:00, 11:00, 18:00, 20:00
  • Monday to Saturday: 8:00, 18:00 (Advent Fridays also at 6:00)
  • Liturgical Feasts: 8:00, 18:00, 20:00
    🗣️ Confession: Half an hour before morning mass, 45 minutes before evening mass, and during adorations. On Sundays, usually both priests confess before morning services.
    🙏 Adoration: Every Friday half an hour after evening mass. On the first Friday of the month, also half an hour after morning mass and from 17:00-17:50.
    ⛪ Devotions: Sacred Heart devotion (first Fridays, June), Rosary prayer (Thursdays, Saturdays), Stations of the Cross (Lenten Fridays, Good Friday).
    🏢 Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:00, or by appointment.

🤝 Community & Activities

🏕️ Parish organizes a summer children's camp and other youth programs like faith talks and religion classes.
🇺🇦 Involved in collecting financial and material aid for Ukraine through Catholic charities.

🏗️ Repairs & Donations

🛠️ The church is undergoing ongoing repairs, with past projects including exterior renovation (2019-2021), ramp repair (2022), organ and sacristy window restoration (2023-2024), and garden reconstruction (2024).
💖 In 2025, targeted collections and donations are ongoing for further church and facility repairs and parish operations. Financial donations are accepted via bank transfer.

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