Kaplnka Krista Kráľa – Pokojová kaplnka (Capella Pacis) v Gaboltove
The Chapel of Christ the King – the Chapel of Peace (Cappella Pacis) in Gaboltov
Author(s): Tomáš HuďaSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Chapel of Peace; Gaboltov; benefactor; World War I; altar; pipe organ
Summary/Abstract: The Chapel of Christ the King or the Chapel of Peace in Gaboltov was built between 1922 and 1929. There were several reasons for building this chapel: it was supposed to be a memorial and a place of reverence for World War I soldiers from Gaboltov, as well as a memorial to those fallen soldiers who no one mentioned, and finally, the local community wanted to build a church or chapel in the middle of the village to allow all people access to church services. Although the new sacral building reached its financial limits, it was built thanks to the generosity of donors, especially the benefactor Anne Ratti from the city of Elisabeth in the USA. The chapel was blessed by Bishop Jozef Čárský in October 1929, but it was only finally completed until 1937. To this day, the Room Chapel serves as a liturgical space for worship during the week.
Journal: Notitiae Historiae Ecclesiasticae
- Issue Year: 10/2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 65-79
- Page Count: 15
- Language: Slovak