
Open Temples 2026
The Open Temples project celebrates its tenth anniversary by offering free access to 57 churches and sacred monuments across the Ostrava-Opava Diocese with expert-guided tours.
The Bishopric of Ostrava-Opava is the administrative office of the youngest Roman Catholic diocese in the Czech Republic, established on 30 May 1996 by a bull of John Paul II. The diocese was carved out of the Archdiocese of Olomouc and covers all of Czech Silesia and part of northern Moravia. The bishop's residence in Moravská Ostrava was completed in 2000. The main church of the diocese is the Cathedral of the Divine Saviour in Ostrava; the second episcopal seat is the co-cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Opava.
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The Open Temples project celebrates its tenth anniversary by offering free access to 57 churches and sacred monuments across the Ostrava-Opava Diocese with expert-guided tours.

A traditional pilgrimage gathering at the tripoint where three national borders converge.

An ecumenical prayer for the homeland held from the peaks of Lysá Hora and Praděd, organized by the Ostrava-Opava Diocese on the final day of summer holidays.

Ceremonial opening of the school year in Odry, organized by the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

Meeting of deans and priestly council at the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

Opening concert of the St. Wenceslas Music Festival in Ostrava featuring classical music performed by selected artists.

A pilgrimage holy mass marking twenty years of Charity's ministry in Hrabyně, held at the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

A pilgrimage honouring St. Lawrence in Bílovo, a religious gathering held in Ostrava.

Pilgrimage in honour of St. Lawrence in Leskovci - a traditional religious celebration in Ostrava.

A pilgrimage honoring the Transfiguration of the Lord in Dolní Životice, Ostrava, on Sunday morning.

Pilgrimage in honour of St. Lawrence in Těrlicko - a traditional religious celebration at the Church of St. Lawrence.

A pilgrimage honouring the Assumption of Mary in the Třebovice district of Ostrava, organized by the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

A religious pilgrimage honoring Blessed Zephyrinus at the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

Holy mass on the feast of Porziuncola in Jablunkov, organized by the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

A traditional Catholic feast celebrating the Porziuncola in Opava, commemorating the remission of sins. The celebration is held in a church under the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

Opening of the SINAI summer camp in Ostrava, organized by the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

Holy Mass at a scout camp in Čermná in Silesia for camp participants.

A traditional pilgrimage celebration in honour of Saint Anna in Stříbrné Hory, held in Ostrava.

A traditional pilgrimage honoring Saint Christopher, the patron of drivers, held in Ostrava for motorists and travelers.

Traditional pilgrimage in honour of Saint Anna in Rychvald near Karvina, organized by the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

Pilgrimage in honour of St. Anne in Slavkov - a traditional religious pilgrimage in Ostrava.

A pilgrimage in honour of St. Anne in Ondřejov in Ostrava.

Pilgrimage in honour of St. Anne in Havířov - a traditional religious service at the Church of St. Anne.

A traditional pilgrimage in honour of St. James in Ostrava-Plesná, organized by the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

Spiritual exercises for girls in Albrechtice, organized by the Diocese of Ostrava-Opava.

A traditional pilgrimage to St. Anne in Hradci - Nové Vsi, organized by the Ostrava-Opava Diocese on Saturday, July 25, beginning at 4:00 PM.

A pilgrimage to Saint Anne at the border of three parishes in Ostrava, organized by the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

Pilgrimage to St. Anne at Annaberg in Ostrava, organized by the Diocese of Ostrava-Opava.

Pilgrimage in honour of St. Anne at the chapel in Ostrava-Muglinov, organized by the Diocese of Ostrava-Opava.

Traditional krmaš fair in Havířov with crafts, food, and family entertainment.

Men's Rosary in Opava - a prayer gathering of believers in the church led by the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

Pilgrimage in honour of St. Charbel at Cvilín in Ostrava. Religious gathering on 24 July 2026.

A celebration of Saint Charbel's feast day in Dobratice, organized by the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

Pilgrimage in honour of St. Margaret in Mošnov - a religious gathering at the Church of St. Margaret.

Pilgrimage in honour of St. Mary Magdalene in Horní Město in Ostrava on Sunday, 19 July, starting at 11:00.

Pilgrimage to St. Mary Magdalene in Mniší - a traditional pilgrimage gathering at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Mniší.

A traditional pilgrimage in honour of St. Bedrich in Bila, a religious gathering at the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

Pilgrimage in honour of St. Mary Magdalene in Detmarovice - a traditional pilgrimage celebration in Ostrava.

A pilgrimage to St. Mary Magdalene in Štítina, organized by the Diocese of Ostrava-Opava.

A pilgrimage in honour of St. Mary Magdalene in Stonavá begins on 19 July at 8:00 at the Ostrava-Opava Diocese.

A lecture and discussion with veteran foreign correspondent Pavel Novotný exploring conflicts in the Middle East and the role of religion in their development.