Saint Wenceslas Chorale
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The hymn
called "Svatý Václave" (Saint Wenceslas) or "Svatováclavský chorál" (Saint Wenceslas Chorale) is one of the oldest known Czech
songs and Czech religious anthem. Its roots can be found in the 12th century and it belongs to the most popular religious songs also today. In 1918, in the beginnings of the Czechoslovak state, the song was discussed as a possible candidate for the national anthem
.
Hymn
A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification...
called "Svatý Václave" (Saint Wenceslas) or "Svatováclavský chorál" (Saint Wenceslas Chorale) is one of the oldest known Czech
Czech
Czech may refer to:* Czech cuisine* Anything from or related to the Czech Republic, a country in Europe* Czech language* Czechs, the people of the area* One of three mythical brothers, Lech, Czech and Rus...
songs and Czech religious anthem. Its roots can be found in the 12th century and it belongs to the most popular religious songs also today. In 1918, in the beginnings of the Czechoslovak state, the song was discussed as a possible candidate for the national anthem
National anthem
A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.- History :Anthems rose to prominence...
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