The contribution of the Jesuits to the education and culture of the people
To enhance the influence of the Catholic faith in the fight against the Reformation in Europe of the 16th century, the Jesuits were especially successful.
They, in many cities, created their residences, monastic schools-collegeums. In 1556, the Jesuit Order accepts the invitation of Emperor Ferdinand I Gabsburg.
They are justified on the territory of the Dominican monastery destroyed by the Husytes, whose monks at that time moved to the Prague Monastery of the Holy Anezhka. Having rebuilt, the Jesuits open a gymnasium where they teach philosophy and theology.
Over time, the gymnasium became a college, and since 1562, a little of its status has been pulled by a university. As a result, the Clementinum officially receives the status of the university in 1616 according to the decree of Emperor Matias (Matvey).