You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. He was destined before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake. Through him you have come to trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God. (1 Peter 1:18-21)

The citizens of our country, especially the older ones, are certain to remember the occupation of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet army and four Soviet satellites in August 1968 for the rest of their lives. Today, we are once again painfully reminded of this event, this time from Ukraine. The citizens of our country, especially the older ones, are certain to remember the occupation of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet army and four Soviet satellites in August 1968 for the rest of their lives. Today, we are once again painfully reminded of this event, this time from Ukraine.

It is 16 January 2024. I am standing in front of the Protestant church in Teplická street together with the President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Miloš Vystrčil, academic architect David Vávra, Synodal Senior of the ECCB Pavel Pokorný, Mayor of Děčín Jiří Anděl, and the Presbyter of Děčín Pavel Randák...

It has survived wars, the efforts of the communist authorities to move it and the fire of the neighboring barn. The wooden tolerance church in Velká Lhota is one of the oldest among the Czech evangelical churches and has stood in its place for an incredible 240 years. Local Protestants commemorated this anniversary and expressed their gratitude for the fact that their sanctuary has been preserved.

There are already eight schools belonging to the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren. One of them is called „Filipka – story school“ and it is located on Filipínského street in Brno.

What is the role of ministers and preachers in today’s world, in the first quarter of the 21^st century? How to face the challenges of the present day, such as the decline in members of Christian churches or the growing influence of social networks? How to preach the Gospel of Christ in a world where mutual understanding is more and more rare and polarisation is growing, conflicts are on the rise and the economic scissors between social strata are opening wider?

„It is getting dark. The street lamps first flicker, then they light up with greenish light. In their glow, the outlines of trees, garbage cans and hurrying pedestrians emerge. It is evening, but the city seems to be waking up...

Stanislav Lyubimsky and Oleksandr Varivoda from the organization Myrne Nebo (Peaceful Heaven), which was founded in the first days of the Russian attack on Ukraine and is still providing aid, especially in the Kharkiv region, where the battle line passes through.

Josef Hlávka Award and Genderman of the Year.

A charity that has been helping patients through the treatment process since 2001...