Church of the Finding of the True Cross, Baroque church at Kapucínské náměstí, Czech Republic

The Church of the Finding of the True Cross is a Baroque church on Kapucínské náměstí in Brno, built in 1648–1656 for the Capuchin order. Its unoriented nave stands on a slight slope, with a retaining wall and thirteen steps leading to the main entrance. Above the portal is a 1953 mosaic of Saint Francis preaching to the birds, designed by Vojmír Vokolek and made by Jiří Šindler.

The Capuchins came to Brno in 1604 and built their first monastery, but it was demolished in March 1645 on the orders of Raduit de Souches during the Swedish siege. The present church was built from 1648 to 1656 on land donated by Count František Magnis and consecrated on 7 May 1656 by Bishop Jan Gobbar. Its brick vault had to be removed after six years because of faulty walls and foundations.

The church displays its original Baroque furnishings and artwork that reflect the religious devotion of its time. Walking through the space, visitors see how the layout and decoration still guide the eye toward the altar in the traditional way.

Visitors can explore both the main church hall and an underground crypt where historical spaces have been preserved. Access is available during specific times, so checking opening hours in advance helps plan your visit.

The crypt beneath the church holds the mummified bodies of Capuchin friars, preserved by the crypt's climate and ventilation system; of 153 friars once interred there, about 40 remain visible. One glass coffin displays Baron Franz von der Trenck (1711–1749), a pandur colonel.