Morašice: History, Customs and Pilgrimage

Morašice combines a far-reaching history with customs that still have a firm place in the annual cycle today. A Hallstatt-period burial mound, a memorial erected and blessed in 2014, as well as recurring festivals and pilgrimage traditions give the village several different points of interest. If you are looking for a hotel in Morašice for your trip, you can therefore plan your stay around specific historical, cultural or religious themes.

Hallstatt-period burial mound and stone memorial

The Hallstatt-period burial mound near Morašice is a burial mound that covered a richly furnished grave. The complex included a wooden burial chamber approximately 1 metre high. It was also surrounded by stone enclosure walls up to 1 metre wide. The burial mound itself was originally 4 to 6 metres high and had a diameter of 26 metres. The figures therefore refer to clearly different components of the complex: the burial chamber, the enclosure walls and the mound heaped up above them.

A more recent form of commemoration can also be found in Morašice. The village is home to a memorial erected and blessed in 2014 for the victims of both world wars. This historical trace is complemented by a stone mensa, that is, a stone altar table. It bears the coat of arms of the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star as well as the years 1617 and 1902 and a reference to a restoration. In Morašice, you will therefore encounter both archaeological evidence and memorial and religious history.

Annual festivals with their own character

Posvícení, the feast of the consecration of the church in Morašice, takes place on the second Sunday in October. This fixed date is particularly clear for planning purposes. In July, the regular cultural calendar also includes Svatoannenská pouť. Both names belong to different points in the annual cycle and show that local traditions are not centred on a single festival.

A special tradition is the Morašický Betlém. It has been set up every year since 2004 in the village square in front of the cultural centre in Morašice. Since 2006, 50 to 60 residents have gathered there spontaneously and voluntarily every Christmas Eve. They exchange good wishes and sing well-known Christmas carols together. For families who would like to combine shared experiences with a specific local custom, this date is a distinct occasion within Morašice's festival tradition.

Chapel and pilgrimage to Hluboké Mašůvky

The religious character of the village can also be experienced in specific ways. A paved footpath leads from the access road to the Chapel of Matky ustavičné pomoci. In addition, the Poutní bratrstvo od svaté Anny z Morašic connects Morašice with a pilgrimage to Hluboké Mašůvky, which is 18 km away. Anyone who completes the walk there with the brotherhood can become a member. Thus, alongside the local festivals, a pilgrimage explicitly connected with Morašice also takes centre stage.

Other destinations for your search

If you would like to consider destinations other than Morašice, you can find Hrušovany Nad Jevišovkou (Hrušovany Nad Jevišovkou), Strachotice (Strachotice), Bezkov (Bezkov), Vémyslice (Vémyslice), Zálesí (Zálesí), Kadov (Kadov), Stošíkovice Na Louce (Stošíkovice Na Louce) and Borotice (Borotice).

For the broader travel overview: Znojmo District.