Saturday, January 11, 2025
On January 3rd, the traditional procession of the Three Kings (Kaspar, Melichar, and Balthazar, who followed the star of Bethlehem to worship the baby Jesus) will pass through the historical centre of Prague.
This will be followed up by the concert featuring the Czech Christmas Mass by Jakub Jan Ryba.
Route: Lesser Town Square – Charles Bridge – Mariánské náměstà – Old Town Square.
Program:
15:00 – Blessing of the Epiphany carolers in the Church of St. Thomas, given by Prague Archbishop Jan Graubner
15:30 – Start of the procession on Lesser Town Square
16:45 – End on Old Town Square with a solemn speech by the Archbishop of Prague and the Czech Christmas Mass by J. J. Ryba performed by the St. James Choir and Orchestra under the baton of Jan Rezek and with soloists from the National Theatre.
According to Christian tradition, several kings from the east were guided by a star to find the newborn Baby Jesus. The exact number of kings is not specified in the Bible’s New Testament, but they are variously known as the Magi, the Wise Men or the Kings.
Three Kings charity collection
The start of the New Year has kicked off the country’s largest and most successful fundraiser. The Three Kings Collection, organized by the Catholic charity Caritas, involves thousands of volunteers, most of them children, taking to the streets dressed as the Three Wise Men, singing carols and asking people to donate money to charity.
Last year the collection raised a record 176 million crowns, the highest sum it has raised in any single year. For information on how to donate go to www.trikralovasbirka.cz
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