Europe

Slovakia

Slovakia is one of Central Europe's most durably Catholic nations — where the faith survived decades of communist suppression through underground Church networks, secret bishops, and an enduring popular devotion that still marks the country's public life.

Slovakia
St. Cyril and Methodius (Apostles of the Slavs, co-patrons), Bl. Zefirín Jiménez Malla, Bl. Titus Zeman SDB (martyr)
Slovakia
Feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius (Jul 5) — National Holiday; Our Lady of Sorrows (Sep 15) — Patron feast at Šaštín Shrine; Assumption of Mary (Aug 15)
Catholic Population:
3.2 million
Percent Catholic:
59%
Church Status
Stable
Primary Diocese:
Archdiocese of Bratislava

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