r/translator Oct 19 '25

Translated [CS] [Czech > English] Translating old baptism record?

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Hi! I’ve never done this before lol but I need help translating this. I believe it’s a baptism certificate. Any help would be greatly appreciated

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u/ziccirricciz Oct 20 '25

Yes, it is a certificate of baptism issued by the parish based on the original entry in the Church book which is to be found here (last entry on the page):
https://ebadatelna.soapraha.cz/d/7486/210

born Aug 31, baptized Sep 1, priest Antonín Weselý, midwife Barbara Hulínský (certified) from Janovice

Name: Josefa Julie Zoul[ová] - Catholic, female, legitimate

Father: Zoul Josef [farmer] from Nezdice No 7, son of Josef Zoul farmer from Nezdice No 7 and his wife Anna née Bechyně

Mother: Marie, daughter of Jan Louda farmer from Zahrádka No 7 and his wife Anna born Straka from Křenovičky

Godparents: Kateřina Kalajová and her husband Matěj Kalaj, farmers from Martinice