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St. John of Nepomuk

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St. John of Nepomuk sent on 20 Febbraio 2022 (22:49) by Dylan. 95 comments, 1625 views.

Nikon D7100,
Nikon D7100
Nikon AF 35-70mm f/2.8
Nikon AF 35-70mm f/2.8
at 40mm, 1/1600 f/5.6, ISO 320, hand held. Praga, Czech Republic.

Anni fa a Praga, sul ponte Carlo vidi tante persone che toccavano la figura di un uomo in una griglia metallica, dopo tempo ho scoperto perchè. San Giovanni Nepomuceno, in rilievo sulla griglia metallica in foto, è una figura storica su cui ruota un'interessante leggenda, tra le più affascinanti in merito al Ponte Carlo. San Giovanni Nepomuceno era il vicario dell'Arcidiocesi di Praga durante il regno di Venceslao IV. Questo sovrano era conosciuto per la sua collera e per il terrore che incuteva in ogni suo suddito. Per contrastare un simile atteggiamento, San Giovanni Nepomuceno decise di schierarsi apertamente contro il re, opponendosi con decisione al potere oppressivo del monarca e questi, Venceslao IV lo fece imprigionare. In prigione, San Giovanni Nepomuceno venne umiliato, torturato e addirittura marchiato a fuoco. Dal momento che le continue torture non sortivano alcun effetto, San Giovanni Nepomuceno sarebbe stato condotto sul Ponte Carlo, da qui lanciato sul fiume e con una pietra legata ai piedi e fatto annegare. Un'altra versione della storia afferma invece che San Giovanni Nepomuceno non volle mai rivelare a Venceslao IV una conversazione avvenuta tra lui e la regina, mantenendo il segreto confessionale. A quel punto quindi, il monarca infuriato avrebbe fatto tagliare la lingua all'uomo di chiesa, che sarebbe stato poi ucciso tramite mutilazione. I suoi resti sarebbero stati gettati nel fiume. Quando i brandelli dell'uomo toccarono le acque della Moldava, gli esecutori assistettero ad un fenomeno speciale. I resti del Santo a contatto con lo specchio d'acqua avrebbero fatto brillare in cielo con una forte luce ben 5 stelle. Secondo la tradizione, accarezzare la statua può recare gloria e fortuna per ben 10 anni, e non sono pochi coloro che si mettono in fila per toccare la targa alla base della scultura. In tanti, toccano anche ogni elemento di una griglia nera con cinque stelle contenente una placca in rilievo che raffigura S. Giovanni Nepomuceno; si trova sullo stesso lato della statua del santo, a breve distanza.


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sent on 20 Febbraio 2022 (22:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Really nice
Dylan combos

avatarsenior
sent on 20 Febbraio 2022 (22:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thank you so much Claudio, Greetings.

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sent on 20 Febbraio 2022 (22:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Hello Dylan, very interesting this shot for the caption that follows him and for the beautiful background set that enriches the figure of the Saint. Hats off, HELLO, good start to the week

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sent on 20 Febbraio 2022 (23:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thanks Giovanni and Davide, my best wishes.

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sent on 20 Febbraio 2022 (23:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Nice place, taken very well and with originality.
Hello ;-)

avatarsenior
sent on 20 Febbraio 2022 (23:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thank you so much Diodato, Greetings.

avatarsupporter
sent on 20 Febbraio 2022 (23:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Beautiful photo well made and excellent caption, good Dylan!
Many compliments, hello,
Mary.

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sent on 21 Febbraio 2022 (8:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Beautiful both photos and history, that some time ago I touched too! Thanks for the full caption!
Have a good week Dylan!
Fb

avatarsenior
sent on 21 Febbraio 2022 (9:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

A nice shot Alfonso and a fascinating story, hello.

avatarsenior
sent on 21 Febbraio 2022 (10:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thank you so much for your kind words, Greetings a:

Mary
Franco
Ciriaco

...Have a nice day.

avatarsenior
sent on 21 Febbraio 2022 (10:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Congratulations Alfonso always excellent shots and excellent captions.
Greetings.

avatarsenior
sent on 21 Febbraio 2022 (12:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thank you so much Giacomo, Cheers.

avatarsupporter
sent on 21 Febbraio 2022 (15:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Beautiful legendary story in caption with proper depiction in photography!

avatarsenior
sent on 21 Febbraio 2022 (16:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thanks Francesco, Greetings.

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sent on 21 Febbraio 2022 (16:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Great detail, good Dylan, hello. Emanuele.

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sent on 21 Febbraio 2022 (22:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thank you so much Emanuele, Greetings.

avatarsupporter
sent on 22 Febbraio 2022 (0:37)    

Exceptionel picture and superb realization my friend Dylan..Great shot my friend..bye Jean..;-)

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sent on 22 Febbraio 2022 (10:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thanks Jean for the kind words, Greetings.

avatarsupporter
sent on 22 Febbraio 2022 (12:42) | This comment has been translated    

Great shot!

avatarsenior
sent on 22 Febbraio 2022 (17:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thank you so much Oleg, Greetings.


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