author
Peregrin Obdržálek
1825–1891
A Moravian Catholic priest with a lively pen, he wrote not only religious works but also satire, humorous tales, and verse. His writing brings together moral teaching, sharp observation, and a warm sense of wit.
1 Audiobook
Cvičení maličkých ve svatém náboženství křesťansko-katolickém
by Peregrin Obdržálek
About the author
Born in Slavkov u Brna in 1825, Peregrin Obdržálek became a Catholic priest and later served in Moravia, including in Břest near Kroměříž, where he died in 1891. He studied in Uherská Skalice, Strážnice, and then philosophy and theology in Brno.
He is remembered as an unusually versatile writer: alongside religious and instructional literature, he also produced satire, humorous stories, and poems. That mix gives his work a distinct voice, combining pastoral seriousness with a taste for lively storytelling.
Obdržálek's books and shorter writings reflect the world of 19th-century Moravia and show how a priest could also be an entertaining public writer. For listeners today, his work offers both a glimpse of its time and a personality that feels spirited and approachable.