Church of St. Thomas (Brno)

The Church of Saint Thomas and the Annunciation (Czech: Kostel sv. Tomáše Apoštola a Zvěstování P. Marie) is a historic church in Brno, Czech Republic.

Church of St. Thomas
Kostel sv. Tomáše Apoštola a Zvěstování P. Marie
Church of Saint Thomas and the Annunciation, and the Governor's Palace
Church of St. Thomas
49°11′52.59″N 16°36′27.16″E
Location	Brno
Country	Czech Republic
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Website	https://svtomas.net
History
Status	Active
Architecture
Functional status	Parish church
Architectural type	Church
Style	Baroque
Administration
Diocese	Brno

Joštova Street ends by the western facade of the church

The church was founded in the middle of 14th century by John Henry of Luxembourg, Margrave of Moravia, with active support of his brother Charles IV., Roman Emperor, originally as part of an Augustinian monastery.^[1] After six years of work the church was consecrated (March 13, 1356) by the Olomouc Bishop Jan Očko of Vlašim in the presence of King Charles IV, suzerain of John Henry. Margrave John Henry and his son Jobst of Moravia, titular King of the Germans, are buried here – in the tomb in front of the main altar.^[1][2] John Henry's second consort, Margaret of Opava, reportedly is buried here, as well.

In the south nave is located famous example of polychromed stone statue in high Gothic style, known as Pietà of Saint Thomas

Current baroque appearance dates back to the second half of the 17th century when the church was repaired and rebuilt after severe damage caused by the Swedish siege of Brno during the Thirty Years War.^[3]

The architect Adolf Loos was baptized in the church on 1 January 1871.

Further reading

• Kühn, Karl F., 1943: Die Thomaskirche zu Brünn-Das werk der Parler Hütte. Brno: Rudolf M. Rohrer pp. 71 (in German)

References

1. "Historie kostela sv. Tomáše - 14. století - Římskokatolická farnost u kostela sv. Tomáše v Brně" (in Czech). Retrieved 26 September 2011.
2. "Historie kostela sv. Tomáše - 15. - 17. století - Římskokatolická farnost u kostela sv. Tomáše v Brně" (in Czech). Retrieved 26 September 2011.
3. "Historie kostela sv. Tomáše - 18. - 20. století - Římskokatolická farnost u kostela sv. Tomáše v Brně" (in Czech). Retrieved 26 September 2011.