Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
the Fourth Week of Advent
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Dictionaries
Nepomucene, John, Saint

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Nepal
Next Entry
Nepotism
Resource Toolbox

Martyr, born Nepomuk, c.1340;died 1393. The legend recounts that his election as vicar-general of Bohemia aroused the rage of King Wenceslaus, who had him tortured and finally drowned in the river Moldau because he had refused to reveal to the king the queen's confession. Patron of Bohemia, and of confessors. Canonized in 1729. Feast, May 16,.

Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Nepomucene, John, Saint'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​n/nepomucene-john-saint.html. 1910.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile