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Infant Jesus of Prague (Czech: Pražské Jezulátko) is a famous statue of infant Jesus located in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Malá Strana, Prague.
Its earliest history can be traced back to the year 1628 when a small, 48 centimeters in height, exquisite statue of wax Infant Jesus was brought into Bohemia by Princess Polyxena von Lobkowicz, who became greatly attached to the Discalced Carmelites. The princess had been given the statue as a wedding gift by her mother, Maria Manriquez de Lara of Spain, and the statue was given to the Carmelites in Prague. Upon presenting it, the pious princess is said to have uttered a prophetic statement to the religious: "Venerable Fathers, I bring you my dearest possession. Honour this image and you shall never want".
catholicnewsagency | September 25, 2009 Infant Jesus of Prague
Infant Jesus of Prague (Czech: Pražské Jezulátko) is a famous statue of infant Jesus located in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Malá Strana, Prague.
Its earliest history can be traced back to the year 1628 when a small, 48 centimeters in height, exquisite statue of wax Infant Jesus was brought into Bohemia by Princess Polyxena von Lobkowicz, who became greatly attached to the Discalced Carmelites. The princess had been given the statue as a wedding gift by her mother, Maria Manriquez de Lara of Spain, and the statue was given to the Carmelites in Prague. Upon presenting it, the pious princess is said to have uttered a prophetic statement to the religious: "Venerable Fathers, I bring you my dearest possession. Honour this image and you shall never want".
The Infant Jesus of Prague
The Infant Jesus of Prague (Czech: Pražské Jezulátko) is a famous statue of infant Jesus located in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Malá Strana, Prague.
Its earliest history can be traced back to the year 1628 when a small, 48 centimeters in height, exquisite statue of wax Infant Jesus was brought into Bohemia by Princess Polyxena von Lobkowicz, who became greatly …More
The Infant Jesus of Prague
The Infant Jesus of Prague (Czech: Pražské Jezulátko) is a famous statue of infant Jesus located in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Malá Strana, Prague.
Its earliest history can be traced back to the year 1628 when a small, 48 centimeters in height, exquisite statue of wax Infant Jesus was brought into Bohemia by Princess Polyxena von Lobkowicz, who became greatly attached to the Discalced Carmelites. The princess had been given the statue as a wedding gift by her mother, Maria Manriquez de Lara of Spain, and the statue was given to the Carmelites in Prague. Upon presenting it, the pious princess is said to have uttered a prophetic statement to the religious: "Venerable Fathers, I bring you my dearest possession. Honour this image and you shall never want". The statue was placed in the oratory of the monastery of Our Lady of Victory, Prague, where special devotions to Jesus were offered before it twice a day. The Carmelite novices voluntarily became poor and professed their poverty fervently during devotions in the presence of the Divine Infant.
Upon hearing of the Carmelites' devotions and needs, the Emperor Ferdinand II of the House of Habsburg sent along 2,000 Florins and a monthly stipend for their support.
In 1630, the Carmelite novitiate was transferred to Munich. With the transfer of novices, Prague lost its most ardent devotees of the Infant. Disturbances in Bohemia due to the Thirty Years War brought an end to the special devotions, and on November 15, 1631, the army of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden took possession of the churches of Bohemia's capital city. The Carmelite friary was plundered by the Lutheran Swedes, and the image of the Infant of Prague was thrown into a pile of rubbish behind the altar. Here it lay forgotten, its hands broken off, for seven years, until it was found again in 1637 by Father Cyrillus and placed in the church's oratory. One day, while praying before the statue, Father Cyrillus claimed to have heard a voice say, "Have pity on me, and I will have pity on you. Give me my hands, and I will give you peace. The more you honor me, the more I will bless you." Since then, the statue has remained in Prague and has drawn many devotees worldwide to go and honor the Holy Child. Claims of blessings, favors and miraculous healings have been made by many who petitioned before the Infant Jesus. Statuettes of the Infant Jesus are placed inside many Catholic churches, sometimes with the quotation, "The more you honor me, the more I will bless you."
A copy of this statuette is placed in the University Chapel in Naples, Italy with the information on the original Prague's statuette.
The Infant Jesus of Prague as it appears during the Lenten season in Our Lady of Victory Church.
The exact origin of the Infant Jesus statue is not known, but historical sources point to a small 48 cm high sculpture of the Holy Child with a bird in his right hand carved in around the year 1340. Many other Infant Jesus sculptures were also carved by famous masters throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.
[edit] Devotion
Today, thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the Infant of Prague each year. The tradition of the Infant Jesus procession and the coronation continues to this day. This ceremony is the closing highlight of the annual Feast of the Infant Jesus in Prague.
In the past in Ireland some brides would place an Infant of Prague statue outside their house the night before their wedding. This was meant to ensure that there would be good weather for the wedding day.[1]
The Infant Jesus of Prague (Czech: Pražské Jezulátko) is a famous statue of infant Jesus located in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Malá Strana, Prague.
Its earliest history can be traced back to the year 1628 when a small, 48 centimeters in height, exquisite statue of wax Infant Jesus was brought into Bohemia by Princess Polyxena von Lobkowicz, who became greatly attached to the Discalced Carmelites. The princess had been given the statue as a wedding gift by her mother, Maria Manriquez de Lara of Spain, and the statue was given to the Carmelites in Prague. Upon presenting it, the pious princess is said to have uttered a prophetic statement to the religious: "Venerable Fathers, I bring you my dearest possession. Honour this image and you shall never want". The statue was placed in the oratory of the monastery of Our Lady of Victory, Prague, where special devotions to Jesus were offered before it twice a day. The Carmelite novices voluntarily became poor and professed their poverty fervently during devotions in the presence of the Divine Infant.
Upon hearing of the Carmelites' devotions and needs, the Emperor Ferdinand II of the House of Habsburg sent along 2,000 Florins and a monthly stipend for their support.
In 1630, the Carmelite novitiate was transferred to Munich. With the transfer of novices, Prague lost its most ardent devotees of the Infant. Disturbances in Bohemia due to the Thirty Years War brought an end to the special devotions, and on November 15, 1631, the army of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden took possession of the churches of Bohemia's capital city. The Carmelite friary was plundered by the Lutheran Swedes, and the image of the Infant of Prague was thrown into a pile of rubbish behind the altar. Here it lay forgotten, its hands broken off, for seven years, until it was found again in 1637 by Father Cyrillus and placed in the church's oratory. One day, while praying before the statue, Father Cyrillus claimed to have heard a voice say, "Have pity on me, and I will have pity on you. Give me my hands, and I will give you peace. The more you honor me, the more I will bless you." Since then, the statue has remained in Prague and has drawn many devotees worldwide to go and honor the Holy Child. Claims of blessings, favors and miraculous healings have been made by many who petitioned before the Infant Jesus. Statuettes of the Infant Jesus are placed inside many Catholic churches, sometimes with the quotation, "The more you honor me, the more I will bless you."
A copy of this statuette is placed in the University Chapel in Naples, Italy with the information on the original Prague's statuette.
The Infant Jesus of Prague as it appears during the Lenten season in Our Lady of Victory Church.
The exact origin of the Infant Jesus statue is not known, but historical sources point to a small 48 cm high sculpture of the Holy Child with a bird in his right hand carved in around the year 1340. Many other Infant Jesus sculptures were also carved by famous masters throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.
[edit] Devotion
Today, thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the Infant of Prague each year. The tradition of the Infant Jesus procession and the coronation continues to this day. This ceremony is the closing highlight of the annual Feast of the Infant Jesus in Prague.
In the past in Ireland some brides would place an Infant of Prague statue outside their house the night before their wedding. This was meant to ensure that there would be good weather for the wedding day.[1]
I já mu svěřuji, aby se zastal utlačovaných.
Lišky doupata mají a ptáci nebeští hnízda, ale Syn člověka nemá, kde by hlavu sklonil.
A tak je tento přesvatý Pánův výrok svědectvím o Jeho přítomnosti v srdcích sester a bratrů donucených konat své pobožnosti v chladu a za deště na syré ulici za výhrůžek zmatených milicionářů. 
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I já mu svěřuji, aby se zastal utlačovaných.
Lišky doupata mají a ptáci nebeští hnízda, ale Syn člověka nemá, kde by hlavu sklonil.
A tak je tento přesvatý Pánův výrok svědectvím o Jeho přítomnosti v srdcích sester a bratrů donucených konat své pobožnosti v chladu a za deště na syré ulici za výhrůžek zmatených milicionářů.
Lišky doupata mají a ptáci nebeští hnízda, ale Syn člověka nemá, kde by hlavu sklonil.
A tak je tento přesvatý Pánův výrok svědectvím o Jeho přítomnosti v srdcích sester a bratrů donucených konat své pobožnosti v chladu a za deště na syré ulici za výhrůžek zmatených milicionářů.
Pražské Jezulátko (latinsky Jesulus Pragensis) je malá vosková soška zobrazující Ježíše Krista v útlém dětství. Pochází ze Španělska. Legenda vypráví, že se Ježíšek zázračně ukázal jistému mnichovi, který na základě jeho podoby vymodeloval tuto sošku. Podle další legendy vlastnila sošku svatá Terezie od Ježíše, zakladatelka bosých karmelitek, planoucí velkou láskou k Dítěti Ježíši …More
Pražské Jezulátko (latinsky Jesulus Pragensis) je malá vosková soška zobrazující Ježíše Krista v útlém dětství. Pochází ze Španělska. Legenda vypráví, že se Ježíšek zázračně ukázal jistému mnichovi, který na základě jeho podoby vymodeloval tuto sošku. Podle další legendy vlastnila sošku svatá Terezie od Ježíše, zakladatelka bosých karmelitek, planoucí velkou láskou k Dítěti Ježíši. Sošku prý darovala své přítelkyni, jejíž dcera se chystala na cestu do Prahy.
Oltář Pražského Jezulátka v kostele Panny Marie Vítězné
Do Prahy se dostala v roce 1628, kdy ji se slovy „Mějte ji v uctivosti a dobře se vám povede“ karmelitánům věnovala Polyxena z Lobkovic. Sošce začala být brzy přisuzována zázračná moc, neboť císař Ferdinand II. krátce nato nařídil, aby česká komora vyplácela klášteru důchod a zásobovala mnichy potravinami z královských důchodů. Do chrámu Panny Marie Vítězné na Malé Straně, v němž je soška Jezulátka vystavena, začalo proudit mnoho prosebníků. V roce 1648 její přítomnost v chrámě klášter zachránila od drancování švédskými vojáky, neboť v něm byl zřízen vojenský lazaret.[1]
I v dnešní době k sošce denně přicházejí stovky návštěvníků z desítek zemí světa. Mnohým lidem, kteří se před ní modlili k Bohu, přinesla údajně zázračná a neobvyklá vyslyšení. Lidé zde prosí o pomoc, uzdravení, mír, někteří s důvěrou očekávají narození dítěte, a mnozí se vrací, aby poděkovali.
26. září 2009, při návštěvě v chrámu Panny Marie Vítězné, daroval papež Benedikt XVI. Jezulátku novou, třetí zlatou korunku.[2][3]
Jezulátko není pražskou specialitou, Jezulátka jsou k vidění i jinde ve světě, známé je například salcburské Jezulátko.
[editovat] Reference
↑ Eduard Škoda: Pražské svatyně, Praha : Libri 2002, ISBN 80-7277-098-5
↑ Jezulátko má k dispozici oblečky z různých koutů světa
↑ Video: Pražské Jezulátko vyměnilo kvůli papeži svůj šat
[editovat] Související články
Související články obsahuje portál
Praha
Polyxena z Pernštejna
[editovat] Externí odkazy
Wikimedia Commons
nabízí obrázky, zvuky či videa k tématu Pražské Jezulátko
Oficiální stránky Jezulátka
cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pražské_Jezulátko
Oltář Pražského Jezulátka v kostele Panny Marie Vítězné
Do Prahy se dostala v roce 1628, kdy ji se slovy „Mějte ji v uctivosti a dobře se vám povede“ karmelitánům věnovala Polyxena z Lobkovic. Sošce začala být brzy přisuzována zázračná moc, neboť císař Ferdinand II. krátce nato nařídil, aby česká komora vyplácela klášteru důchod a zásobovala mnichy potravinami z královských důchodů. Do chrámu Panny Marie Vítězné na Malé Straně, v němž je soška Jezulátka vystavena, začalo proudit mnoho prosebníků. V roce 1648 její přítomnost v chrámě klášter zachránila od drancování švédskými vojáky, neboť v něm byl zřízen vojenský lazaret.[1]
I v dnešní době k sošce denně přicházejí stovky návštěvníků z desítek zemí světa. Mnohým lidem, kteří se před ní modlili k Bohu, přinesla údajně zázračná a neobvyklá vyslyšení. Lidé zde prosí o pomoc, uzdravení, mír, někteří s důvěrou očekávají narození dítěte, a mnozí se vrací, aby poděkovali.
26. září 2009, při návštěvě v chrámu Panny Marie Vítězné, daroval papež Benedikt XVI. Jezulátku novou, třetí zlatou korunku.[2][3]
Jezulátko není pražskou specialitou, Jezulátka jsou k vidění i jinde ve světě, známé je například salcburské Jezulátko.
[editovat] Reference
↑ Eduard Škoda: Pražské svatyně, Praha : Libri 2002, ISBN 80-7277-098-5
↑ Jezulátko má k dispozici oblečky z různých koutů světa
↑ Video: Pražské Jezulátko vyměnilo kvůli papeži svůj šat
[editovat] Související články
Související články obsahuje portál
Praha
Polyxena z Pernštejna
[editovat] Externí odkazy
Wikimedia Commons
nabízí obrázky, zvuky či videa k tématu Pražské Jezulátko
Oficiální stránky Jezulátka
cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pražské_Jezulátko
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Infant Jesus of Prague (Czech: Pražské Jezulátko) is a famous statue of infant Jesus located in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Malá Strana, Prague.
Its earliest history can be traced back to the year 1628 when a small, 48 centimeters in height, exquisite statue of wax Infant Jesus was brought into Bohemia by Princess Polyxena von Lobkowicz, who became greatly attached to the Discalced …More
Infant Jesus of Prague (Czech: Pražské Jezulátko) is a famous statue of infant Jesus located in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Malá Strana, Prague.
Its earliest history can be traced back to the year 1628 when a small, 48 centimeters in height, exquisite statue of wax Infant Jesus was brought into Bohemia by Princess Polyxena von Lobkowicz, who became greatly attached to the Discalced Carmelites. The princess had been given the statue as a wedding gift by her mother, Maria Manriquez de Lara of Spain, and the statue was given to the Carmelites in Prague. Upon presenting it, the pious princess is said to have uttered a prophetic statement to the religious: "Venerable Fathers, I bring you my dearest possession. Honour this image and you shall never want". The statue was placed in the oratory of the monastery of Our Lady of Victory, Prague, where special devotions to Jesus were offered before it twice a day. The Carmelite novices voluntarily became poor and professed their poverty fervently during devotions in the presence of the Divine Infant.
Upon hearing of the Carmelites' devotions and needs, the Emperor Ferdinand II of the House of Habsburg sent along 2,000 Florins and a monthly stipend for their support.
In 1630, the Carmelite novitiate was transferred to Munich. With the transfer of novices, Prague lost its most ardent devotees of the Infant. Disturbances in Bohemia due to the Thirty Years War brought an end to the special devotions, and on November 15, 1631, the army of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden took possession of the churches of Bohemia's capital city. The Carmelite friary was plundered by the Lutheran Swedes, and the image of the Infant of Prague was thrown into a pile of rubbish behind the altar. Here it lay forgotten, its hands broken off, for seven years, until it was found again in 1637 by Father Cyrillus and placed in the church's oratory. One day, while praying before the statue, Father Cyrillus claimed to have heard a voice say, "Have pity on me, and I will have pity on you. Give me my hands, and I will give you peace. The more you honor me, the more I will bless you." Since then, the statue has remained in Prague and has drawn many devotees worldwide to go and honor the Holy Child. Claims of blessings, favors and miraculous healings have been made by many who petitioned before the Infant Jesus. Statuettes of the Infant Jesus are placed inside many Catholic churches, sometimes with the quotation, "The more you honor me, the more I will bless you."
A copy of this statuette is placed in the University Chapel in Naples, Italy with the information on the original Prague's statuette.
The Infant Jesus of Prague as it appears during the Lenten season in Our Lady of Victory Church.
The exact origin of the Infant Jesus statue is not known, but historical sources point to a small 48 cm high sculpture of the Holy Child with a bird in his right hand carved in around the year 1340. Many other Infant Jesus sculptures were also carved by famous masters throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.
[edit] Devotion
Today, thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the Infant of Prague each year. The tradition of the Infant Jesus procession and the coronation continues to this day. This ceremony is the closing highlight of the annual Feast of the Infant Jesus in Prague.
In the past in Ireland some brides would place an Infant of Prague statue outside their house the night before their wedding. This was meant to ensure that there would be good weather for the wedding day.[1]
See also
Infant Jesus of Prague in Notre Dame Church (Joinville, France)
Infant Jesus
Santo Niño de Cebu
Santo Niño de Atocha
Holy Infant of Good Health
House of Lobkowicz
[edit] External links
Official website of the Infant Jesus of Prague
Infant Jesus of Prague on Prague-wiki
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infant_Jesus_of_Prague
Its earliest history can be traced back to the year 1628 when a small, 48 centimeters in height, exquisite statue of wax Infant Jesus was brought into Bohemia by Princess Polyxena von Lobkowicz, who became greatly attached to the Discalced Carmelites. The princess had been given the statue as a wedding gift by her mother, Maria Manriquez de Lara of Spain, and the statue was given to the Carmelites in Prague. Upon presenting it, the pious princess is said to have uttered a prophetic statement to the religious: "Venerable Fathers, I bring you my dearest possession. Honour this image and you shall never want". The statue was placed in the oratory of the monastery of Our Lady of Victory, Prague, where special devotions to Jesus were offered before it twice a day. The Carmelite novices voluntarily became poor and professed their poverty fervently during devotions in the presence of the Divine Infant.
Upon hearing of the Carmelites' devotions and needs, the Emperor Ferdinand II of the House of Habsburg sent along 2,000 Florins and a monthly stipend for their support.
In 1630, the Carmelite novitiate was transferred to Munich. With the transfer of novices, Prague lost its most ardent devotees of the Infant. Disturbances in Bohemia due to the Thirty Years War brought an end to the special devotions, and on November 15, 1631, the army of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden took possession of the churches of Bohemia's capital city. The Carmelite friary was plundered by the Lutheran Swedes, and the image of the Infant of Prague was thrown into a pile of rubbish behind the altar. Here it lay forgotten, its hands broken off, for seven years, until it was found again in 1637 by Father Cyrillus and placed in the church's oratory. One day, while praying before the statue, Father Cyrillus claimed to have heard a voice say, "Have pity on me, and I will have pity on you. Give me my hands, and I will give you peace. The more you honor me, the more I will bless you." Since then, the statue has remained in Prague and has drawn many devotees worldwide to go and honor the Holy Child. Claims of blessings, favors and miraculous healings have been made by many who petitioned before the Infant Jesus. Statuettes of the Infant Jesus are placed inside many Catholic churches, sometimes with the quotation, "The more you honor me, the more I will bless you."
A copy of this statuette is placed in the University Chapel in Naples, Italy with the information on the original Prague's statuette.
The Infant Jesus of Prague as it appears during the Lenten season in Our Lady of Victory Church.
The exact origin of the Infant Jesus statue is not known, but historical sources point to a small 48 cm high sculpture of the Holy Child with a bird in his right hand carved in around the year 1340. Many other Infant Jesus sculptures were also carved by famous masters throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.
[edit] Devotion
Today, thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the Infant of Prague each year. The tradition of the Infant Jesus procession and the coronation continues to this day. This ceremony is the closing highlight of the annual Feast of the Infant Jesus in Prague.
In the past in Ireland some brides would place an Infant of Prague statue outside their house the night before their wedding. This was meant to ensure that there would be good weather for the wedding day.[1]
See also
Infant Jesus of Prague in Notre Dame Church (Joinville, France)
Infant Jesus
Santo Niño de Cebu
Santo Niño de Atocha
Holy Infant of Good Health
House of Lobkowicz
[edit] External links
Official website of the Infant Jesus of Prague
Infant Jesus of Prague on Prague-wiki
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infant_Jesus_of_Prague