St. John Nepomucene Church, Roman Catholic church in Upper East Side, Manhattan, US.
St. John Nepomucene Church is a Roman Catholic church in Manhattan's Upper East Side featuring marble altars, stained glass windows, and an ornate baldachin above the sanctuary. The building stands at the corner of First Avenue and East 66th Street.
The parish was founded in 1895 after Slovak immigrants first gathered in the 1890s, having separated from the St. Elizabeth of Hungary parish. The community grew as more families arrived seeking a place connected to their heritage.
The church serves as a gathering place for people with Slovak roots, where the community comes together for worship and local events. Walking through, you notice how this faith community remains connected to its heritage.
The church is accessible by public transportation and located in a neighborhood with many other attractions nearby. Visiting during service times allows you to experience the space as it is meant to be used by the community.
During World War II, the parish supported more than 800 service members and became a crucial resource for Slovak refugees seeking help. This period shows how the church extended its role far beyond religious worship to serve its community.
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