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A Christian Struggle – Anastáz Opasek and Opus Bonum

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  • Where: Václav Havel Library, Ostrovní 13, Prague 110 00
  • When: February 6, 2020, 19:00 – 21:00

Petr Placák will introduce his new book Křesťanský zápas o českou věc – Působení opata Opaska a organizace Opus bonum v čs. exilu (A Christian Struggle with a Czech Focus – Abbot Opasek’s Activities and the Opus Bonum Organisation in the Czechoslovak Exile Community). The book explores one of the most notable anti-communist initiatives when thanks to their openness a broad variety of streams in the exile community managed to come together via the Roman Catholic Church. These included conservatives, liberals and greens, as well as former Communists, members of the Czech nobility, representatives of the Czechoslovak underground, Catholics and Evangelicals and activists of Jewish origin. 

Guests at the book’s launch will include the writer Ivan Binar, Dana Němcová, Vienna pub operator Jiří Chmel and Radio Free Europe editor Martin Schulz.

Dáša Vokatá will conclude the evening by singing the exiles’ anthem.

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