Klášter milosrdných bratří, Religious monastery in Prostějov, Czech Republic

The former Klášter milosrdných bratří in Prostějov is a Baroque complex at Svatoplukova 7, on the edge of the historic centre. The convent building stands east of the Church of Saint John of Nepomuk; its first floor held the monks' cells and reception rooms. Above the entrance is a statue of Saint John of God helping a sick man.

In 1727 Princess Marie Anna of Liechtenstein pledged 4,000 gulden in Valtice for a monastery if her son Jan Nepomuk Karel recovered; Emperor Charles VI confirmed the foundation in Vienna on 13 February 1733. Prostějov was chosen because the town lacked a doctor and pharmacist, and Prince Liechtenstein bought the house for 6,000 gulden over the town's objections. The brothers stayed until 1958, ran a hospital and pharmacy, and their pharmacy was nationalised after 1948.

The Brothers of Mercy ran a hospital and a well-known pharmacy here; the order's founder, St. John of God, is shown above the entrance helping a sick man. The pharmacy was nationalized after 1948, and the convent later housed a retirement home with a pharmacy. The church became a filial church of the parish of Sts. Peter and Paul.

The complex is centrally located in Prostějov and easily accessible on foot; the church and exterior courtyard are open to visitors, though several buildings are currently under restoration. Best visited during daylight hours since parts of the site have limited access and occasional religious services are held.

The monastery was never intended for Prostějov; local nobility had to purchase the land despite resistance from the city council and the parish church. This outsider status forced the monks to schedule their services at different times to avoid conflicts with the main church.