Church of St. Joseph in Moravian Ostrava
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If you find yourself in the Ostrava area called the Moravian Ostrava and happen to see the Church of St. Joseph, the first did not realize that before you is a sacred building. This church is its external appearance is more like a storage room or any plant. It is built in a minimalist style and perfectly blends with the neighboring buildings. The fact that in front of us is still a church, not a technical building, only indicates a huge cross that night, originally highlighted. It is mounted on a high tower, like the keel of serving and how to "lead" the temple.

The Church of St. Joseph in the Moravian Ostrava - this is a unique building, which featured in many architectural references. This temple is considered the first sacral building in Bohemia, which was built with a steel frame.

The church was built in 1935-1937 years on the initiative of the Order of St. Francis de Sales. The founder of the society was St. John Bosco, which is often called Don Bosco. Salesians founded a monastery in Ostrava and supported the poor young people.

In the days of the Communist regime in the Czech Republic St. Joseph's Church was converted into a gym, and then placed under the storage of military archives. Believers, he was returned only in 1990. It was difficult to bring the temple into the proper form. For example, the floor was broken, which required major repairs. But the community cope with all tasks.

Now the building services are held, so the church can be visited at any time.

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