Saint Wenceslas and Saint Ludmila church, Eastern Orthodox church in Horka Domky, Czech Republic.
Saint Wenceslas and Saint Ludmila church is a parish Orthodox church at Gorazdovo náměstí 822/2 in the Horka-Domky district, beside the old cemetery. Its dome is covered with pure gold leaf, and the icons painted on the interior walls are the work of Vsevolod Kolomacký, who designed the building and served as its first priest.
The church was built in 1940 to a design by Vsevolod Kolomackij, who also served as its first priest and painted the wall icons. It was consecrated on 22 September 1940 by protopresbyter Josef Rezek, standing in for the ill Bishop Gorazd. In 2014, 140 crosses were planted in the garden in memory of the victims of the Ukrainian protests.
The church carries the names of two important Czech saints: Saint Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia, and Saint Ludmila. This choice of names connects the Orthodox tradition with local history and identity.
The church sits at Gorazdovo náměstí square and remains open throughout the year for Orthodox services and visitors. Guests should be mindful of its active religious use and behave respectfully when visiting.
The first priest Vsevolod Kolomacký personally contributed to decorating the church interior by painting religious icons directly on its walls. These hand-painted works give the interior a personal and artistic quality that remains visible today.
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