100. výročí od korunovace sochy Panny Marie na Svatém Hostýně Ag proof
weight: 31,1 g
purity: 999/1000 Ag
edge plain, numbered
limited mintage quality proof: 368 pcs
limited mintage of unc. quality: 74 pcs issue day: 2012
Objednávkový kód: CRM902
Holy Caves - an important pilgrimage site in the mountains Hostnsk hills in central Moravia. According to legend, in the 13th century on top Caves people hiding the Tatar invaders. After strenuous prayers to the Virgin Mary swept the storm that drove the attackers. The dominant feature of the site is the shrine of Our Lady (718 m) with adjacent Calvary Dusan Jurkovic. Further north is the second peak Hostna with a lookout tower (736 m) and visible from far turbine rotor.
Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is the most important religious building on top of the Caves. Its foundation stone was consecrated in 1721, drafted by Krom Italian architect Ignatius Cyrani and oversaw the construction builder Thomas Sturm. The building was completed in 1748 and consecrated Bishop of Olomouc. But now, after nearly forty years of Emperor Josef II. Tabernacle cancel such excess. The decaying landmark to basic repairs enjoyed in the years 1841 - 45. However, thorough repairs were started up in 1887, when Caves inhabited by the Jesuits.
Hostnsk figure of the Madonna with the Infant in 1845 Brno sculptor and carver of German origin Benedikt Edel. He is also the author below the relief, which commemorates the legend of the miraculous avert Tatar attack. In 1912, the two statues bear art bits from Professor Josef Fanta.
The Jesuits at Caves returned after forty years of pause in 1990. There was also renewed activity Nut Svatohostnsk, which maintains a place of pilgrimage.
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