Birthdate: 1345 AD
Birthplace: Nepomuk, Czechia
Died: March 20, 1393
John of Nepomuk, a saint of Bohemia, was known for his unwavering commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of the confessional. He served as the confessor of the queen of Bohemia and chose to protect the sanctity of the confessional by refusing to reveal its secrets. This dedication ultimately led to his martyrdom, as he was drowned in the Vltava river under the orders of King Wenceslaus IV. John of Nepomuk is honored as the first martyr of the Seal of the Confessional and is revered as a patron against calumnies, as well as a protector from floods and drowning.
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