Europe

Slovakia

Slovakia's Catholicism survived Magyar domination, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Nazi occupation, and four decades of communist suppression — emerging as one of Central Europe's more actively practicing Catholic communities and a regular destination for papal visits.

Slovakia
Bl. Titus Zeman SDB (martyr under communism), Bl. Metod Dominik Trčka CSsR (martyr), SS. Cyril and Methodius (patrons of Slovakia and Moravia)
Slovakia
Feast of SS. Cyril and Methodius (Jul 5) — National Day of Slovakia; Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (Sep 15) — Patron Feast of Slovakia; Assumption (Aug 15)
Catholic Population:
3.2 million
Percent Catholic:
55%
Church Status
Stable
Primary Diocese:
Archdiocese of Bratislava

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