Bedřich Gerža
1865–1932 (age 67)
Biography
Bedřich Gerža (1865–1932) served with dedication as a military chaplain, providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care to soldiers during a transformative era in European history. His service reflected the important role of chaplains in military institutions during the late Austro-Hungarian period and early Czechoslovak Republic.
Gerža's contributions to the spiritual welfare of those under arms are commemorated at Brno Central Cemetery, where he rests among other notable citizens of the city.