The project is financed from the EEA Grants 2014-2021, Culture Programme and from the budget of the South Moravian Region



Project name:

Organ restoration and revitalization of the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Bučovice

Beneficiary of grant:

Roman Catholic parish of Bučovice

The purpose of the project is to strengthen the management of cultural heritage through the revitalization of the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Bučovice, organ restoration and comprehensive use and presentation of a revitalized cultural monument, which will offer an expansion of the offer of cultural and educational events in the region and the associated revival.

Project Implementation Period:
3/2021 – 4/2024

Project partners:

  • URVAL OSLO ART, Norway
  • Občanské sdružení PAMĚŤ, Czech Republic
  • MUSICA SACRA - Jednota na zvelebení církevní hudby na Moravě, z. s., Czech Republic
Total eligible expenditure 17 444 194 CZK
Approved grant amount from the EEA Grants 15 699 774 CZK
Approved grant amount from the South Moravian Region 850 000 CZK
Approved grant amount from the town Bučovice 400 000 CZK
Amount of co-financing 494 420 CZK
Supported by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Grants

Supported by the budget of the South Moravian Region

Supported by the budget of the town Bučovice


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The restoration of the playing part of the organ and the repair of the facade of the front part of the church and the adjacent towers is expected to be completed this year. We can also look forward to the traditional events of the Night of the Churches, the opening of travelling exhibitions and the European Heritage Days.
Restorers have completed the restoration of the listed organ cabinet located in the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The playing part is still waiting for the restoration to be completed.
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Bučovice has undergone extensive roof repairs. The expenditure of more than CZK 4.7 million helped to remove the unsatisfactory condition.
On the 16th of September 2022, a concert by Kristýna Mrázková and Karel Bezdíček was performed in the church in Bučovice and the prayer was danced by Anežka Miškovská.
We cordially invite you to the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Bučovice on Friday 16th of September 2022 at 7 pm for an evening programme as part of the European Heritage Days.
On the 31th of July, an exhibition entitled Encounters in Hell, Faces of Cejl, P. Václav Drbola, was opened in the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Bučovice.

 

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