Komunitní centrum svatého Prokopa, Catholic church building in Stodůlky, Czech Republic
Komunitní centrum svatého Prokopa consists of an oval church hall with blue plaster, aligned toward the tower on Sluneční náměstí, and a rectangular two-storey wing of fair-faced brick. Architect Zdeněk Jiran designed the contrast to set the sacred oval against the practical service block; the chapel of St. Prokop seats 100 and connects to a multipurpose hall through sliding partitions.
The foundation stone was consecrated in 1999 by Pope John Paul II and the completed building was inaugurated in 2001 by Archbishop Miloslav Vlk. The project emerged from the Congregation's vision of combining worship space with modern community facilities.
The centre is dedicated to Saint Procopius, continuing a pilgrimage chapel that stood above the Prokop Valley from 1711 until it was demolished in the 1950s. Today the parish holds adorations, praise evenings, lectures and dance courses here, and the Parish Charity of Stodůlky is based in the building. Minstrels, young families, seniors and Christians of other denominations meet here regularly.
The centre sits on the eastern side of Sluneční náměstí, a short walk from the Hůrka metro station and the Prague 13 town hall. The club under the tower has its own separate entrance, and the grounds add an outdoor terrace, parking and a planted garden. The chapel and multipurpose hall can be joined or divided by sliding partitions.
The oval shape without a clear center symbolizes the intellectual complexity of faith and differs fundamentally from traditional church designs. The rectangular service wing attached to the side deliberately emphasizes the practical dimensions of daily life.
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