Lent at the Strahov Abbey
We invite you to join us in living through the Lenten season together. Below we publish the programme to which you are welcome to join. We wish you a blessed Lent.
Created on: 13. 2. 2026
18 February – Ash Wednesday
7:15 Holy Mass with the imposition of ashes
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass with the imposition of ashes
22 February – 1st Sunday of Lent
10:00 a.m. Holy Mass with the institution of the ministry of lector
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass with the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens
1 March – 2nd Sunday of Lent
10:00 a.m. Holy Mass followed by parish coffee
6:00 p.m. Holy Mass with Gregorian chant
21 March – Lenten Pilgrimage on Foot to Hájek
8:00 a.m. Departure from the Strahov Basilica
12:30 p.m. Holy Mass in Hájek
Stations of the Cross
5:30 p.m. Regularly on Fridays in the basilica
8:00 p.m. Regularly on Tuesdays on Petřín Hill (meeting at the 1st station)
Penitential Service
After the evening Mass on Fridays in the basilica on 20 March and 27 March, with the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The schedule of other liturgies follows the usual order. The sacrament of reconciliation is available every day 30 minutes before the evening Mass, and on Sundays also before the morning Mass. It is also possible to arrange an individual appointment with a priest at another time.
On the Facebook page Klášter premonstrátů na Strahově you can follow spiritual reflections prepared for the Sunday readings. Information about Bible study meetings during Lent can be obtained from Fr. Gorazd.
Information about Holy Week liturgies will be published here on the website and on the notice board in front of the church. Altar servers who would like to spend the Triduum in the monastery may register with Fr. Mikuláš.