Uničov – St. John Sarkander

If Bohemia has its Saint John of Nepomuk, Moravia could have its Saint John, surnamed Sarkander. Originally from Slezan, (1576–1620), he worked as a priest in various places in Moravia during the turbulent period before the 30-year war. During his studies, he stayed in Olomouc and Prague, and began his priestly career in Kroměříž after the ordination of Cardinal Ditrichštejn. He was a full-fledged parish priest from 1609,…