Peace light in Aalen: Hoping beam connects people in difficult times

Peace light in Aalen: Hoping beam connects people in difficult times

Aalen, Deutschland - On December 15, 2024, the "Peace Light from Bethlehem" campaign was celebrated in Aalen. However, there was a special change this year: due to the tense situation in the Middle East, the peace light could not be inflamed in Bethlehem. Instead, it was taken from a candle in the Austrian pilgrimage church Christkindl in the Steyr district, which has been running continuously since last year. This was reported by Schwaebische.de

The ceremonial handover of the light took place at track 1 of the Aalen train station, where the train from Stuttgart arrived at 5:20 p.m. The scouts handed over the light to Catholic and Protestant youth representatives, framed by a small ecumenical prayer with around 100 participants. The light was then distributed to those present, supported by the station mission. The peace light campaign, which was originally launched in 1986 by Austrian radio, symbolizes hope and peace. It connects people and is reminiscent of the important message of Christmas peace, as well as on friedenslicht.de .

diversity and hope

Under the motto "Living diversity, shaping the future", the peace light will be distributed all over Germany by a delegation of German scouts. On the third Advent, the light is brought to numerous cities, with the aim of reaching the hearts of people as a symbol of hope and peace. The distribution not only includes individuals, but also institutions and even political ministries, which underlines the importance of this message. The scouts, which consist of five recognized associations, show how important it is to actively live together in a diverse and tolerant society. This initiative from Austria, which is now widespread in Germany, encourages all people to spread peace light as a sign of solidarity.