St Wenceslaus, whose Feast is today, was Duke of Bohemia, not a King, despite what the article claims. Blame John Mason Neale, who wrote the famous carol, "Good King Wenceslaus".
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From Aleteia
By Philip Kosloski
King St Wenceslaus chose the kingdom of heaven over the treasures of any earthly kingdom.While many are familiar with the popular Christmas hymn "Good King Wenceslaus," few realise that the song is about a real king who loved serving the poor.
He remains a prime example for all leaders and politicians, showing them what kind of priorities they should have.
Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the life of St. Wenceslaus in 2009 and mentioned his holy example.
Furthermore, he preferred the weak and downtrodden of society, always conscious of his responsibility to protect the most vulnerable.
His example remains a powerful one and shows to us, and all political leaders, the type of priorities we should all maintain.
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