An international military pilgrimage to Lourdes, organized by the Czech Republic Army Spiritual Service, begins. Nearly a hundred soldiers, civil servants or their family members will take part in it. This tradition of gathering at one of the world’s most famous pilgrimage sites began as an act of reconciliation between members of the French and German soldiers after World War II. Currently, nearly fifteen thousand soldiers from more than forty countries of the world regularly participate in the event. Since 1992, Czech soldiers have also been coming to Lourdes every year. The pilgrimage will last until May 14.
A memorial service at the grave of Bedřich Smetana in the Vyšehrad cemetery will start the 78th year of the Prague Spring festival in the morning. In keeping with tradition, organizers will honor the memory of the composer, whose cycle of Má vlast symphonic poetry opens the performance each year. Those interested can also catch an evening concert on iVyslínia Czech Television.
Rally Millions of lost days [milions mising dej], organized by the Indefatigable Foundation to support chronic fatigue syndrome patients, took place in Prague. On this occasion, the Petřín lookout tower will be lit up in yellow at night.
Two Russian cosmonauts will make an ascent into the free space of the International Space Station ISS.
In Slovakia, the closing arguments in the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak, as well as the unfinished preparations for another murder, are continuing.
The 30th anniversary of the operation of the local Family Center is taking place in Zlín. Organizers have prepared an open day, which will also include an afternoon of fun. Finally, the organizers invite you to a thanksgiving mass at Our Lady Help of Christians church on the South slope.
Runs within the framework of Forest Week are organized by forest pedagogues from all over the Czech Republic. The theme for the 16th year is “Health comes from the forest”. With this charity run, people can help wheelchair users. They would ride special bicycles that they controlled only with their hands – called hand bikes. Runners and walkers of all ages can participate in the Virtual Run for wheelchair users, including children. This event will last until May 21.
The spring meeting will take place at the Don Bosco Salesian center in Ostrava. The six-year formation movement was organized by the Mary School. The program includes lectures, praise and Holy Mass. This will last until Sunday.
Vratimov parish invites you to the May organ concert in the St. Petersburg church. John the Baptist.
The World Ice Hockey Championship starts today in Riga, Latvia, and Tampere, Finland. The Czech national team also has its first match ahead. In the afternoon, they will play against neighboring Slovakia.
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