Milejovice: Chapel and Pilgrimage to Dobrá Voda

Milejovice and Dobrá Voda

Religious attractions are spread across Milejovice and Dobrá Voda: the pilgrimage site of Dobrá Voda is two and a half kilometres from Milejovice. In Milejovice, you will find the local chapel and a memorial to the victims of the First World War; outside the village, in the direction of Přechovice, there is a replica of a two-barred cross. The church, Stations of the Cross and spring are among the attractions in Dobrá Voda. The distance between the two places and their different sites can help you distinguish between them when planning your trip.

Chapel and Cross in Milejovice

The chapel stands next to the playground in Milejovice. A memorial to the victims of the First World War is located beside it. At this site, a religious building stands alongside a memorial to the First World War. Outside the village, in the direction of Přechovice, there is a replica of a two-barred cross. The original cross is kept in a museum in Strakonice. If you would like to see the original, check in advance whether it is on display there.

Church and Stations of the Cross in Dobrá Voda

Construction of the church in Dobrá Voda began in 1889 and was completed on 29 May 1891. It is dedicated to the Queen of Heaven, the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. The Stations of the Cross near Dobrá Voda date to 1891 and consist of fourteen chapels. The year therefore appears in two different contexts: as the completion date of the church and as the date of the Stations of the Cross.

Below the Baroque chapel with its healing-water spring is another, smaller chapel. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and features a Stations of the Cross with painted images. Both the church and the smaller chapel are therefore connected with the Virgin Mary; the painted Stations of the Cross are another feature of the smaller chapel. You can drink water from the local spring in Dobrá Voda at your own risk. If you choose to do so, independently check its safety for drinking beforehand.

Pilgrimage and Annual Mass

The walking pilgrimage from Strakonice to Dobrá Voda takes place annually on 8 May; if 8 May falls on a Sunday, it takes place on 7 May. The route is about 16 kilometres long. The pilgrimage includes a stop at the chapel in Milejovice at 12 noon for a prayer for the community. The time of the stop may vary. If you are travelling specifically for this event, check the latest pilgrimage information in advance.

An annual Mass is held in the church in Dobrá Voda during the Dobrovodská pouť. If you would like to include the Mass in your travel plans, check the current date before setting off. The pilgrimage and the Mass are annual events; the historical dates of the church and the Stations of the Cross offer a different way to explore the attractions.

Views of the South Bohemian Countryside

The grounds in Dobrá Voda offer views of the South Bohemian countryside. This adds a scenic aspect to the religious buildings and the pilgrimage. Depending on your interests, you can focus on the history of the church and Stations of the Cross, the annual pilgrimage date, or the views when choosing what to see.

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