Thanks for your reply. As you know, in English we only have one word. Would you be able to give me a couple examples on how you would use the one from the other? Thanks in advance!
It is very easy: Word "církev" is used when speaking about religional organization The Pope is head of the Roman Catholic church. Papež je hlavou Římsko Katolické církve. Those churches which were registered by state had the right to teach religion at public schools and to practise religious services in the army. Ty církve, které jsou registrovány státem, mohou vyučovat náboženství.... The word "kostel" is used when you speak about building It is a Baroque church with two towers Je to barokní kostel se 2 věžemi. Church of St Mary the Virgin Kostel Svaté Pany Marie Large church is called cathedral. Velký kostel se nazývá katedrála. Other examples: church school = církevní škola church leaders = představitelé církve
