Římskokatolická farnost-děkanství Děčín I, Catholic parish in Děčín, Czech Republic
The Roman Catholic Parish-Deanery of Děčín I is located at a religious complex on Křížová street serving the local Catholic community. The Church of the Holy Cross functions as the main spiritual center of this facility.
Spiritual administration in Děčín dates to the 11th century, and parish registers have been kept since 1596. The Thun family had the parish Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross built in 1691, and in 1702 Bishop Šternberk elevated the parish to a deanery. A priest has served here continuously to the present day.
The parish's Czech name, Římskokatolická farnost – děkanství Děčín I, reflects its status as a deanery, elevated in 1702 by Bishop Šternberk. Its Latin name, Tetschna, appears in historical records. The parish has been continuously served by a priest to the present day.
The parish office is located at Křížová 1267/25 and maintains regular hours during weekdays for inquiries and administrative matters. Visitors can contact them for information about services and religious activities happening throughout the year.
The parish has been continuously served by a priest to the present day, a continuity that survived the changes of the 20th century. Its Latin name, Tetschna, appears in older church records alongside the German form Tetschen.
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