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Svatý Prokop

Saint Procopius

Michal Moravec
2009

Description

Statue of St Procopius. Legends tell of Prokop’s victory over a demon in the name of Christ. This is why the statue depicts an evil spirit being held fast by the saint on a sturdy chain.

Inscription(s)

SVATÝ PROKOPE
oroduj za nás

ST PROCOPIUS
Pray for us

Artist

Michal Moravec ( Rýmařov 1951), Czech sculptor and teacher (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Bazilika sv. Petra a Pavla na Vyšehradě, Vyšehradská zastavení.
Smart-Guide, Socha svatého Prokopa.

Location (N 50°3'50" - E 14°25'15") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: czpr070; Photograph: 6 July 2026
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