Bishop Jung brings Christmas joy to the JVA Aschaffenburg!

Bishop Jung brings Christmas joy to the JVA Aschaffenburg!

Aschaffenburg, Deutschland - On December 23, 2024, around 35 prisoners of the correctional facility (JVA) experienced a special Christmas service, which was from Bishop Dr. Franz Jung was led. The service took place in the multi -purpose hall of the JVA, which is usually used for leisure activities. This festive gathering offered the prisoners the opportunity to think about the importance of Christmas in a contemplative atmosphere, while in the JVA, in which a total of 115 inmates, they are mainly established because of smaller and medium -sized crimes. Some of the prisoners had the hope of being able to spend the holidays with their families through premature dismissal on December 21, reports the Main-echo .

Bishop Jung warned the prisoners during the celebration to deliver their concerns to the child of Jesus, and spoke about the topics of peace and forgiveness that are at the center of the Christmas season. The musical accompaniment was provided by members of the Franciscan community of Detania and other musicians, which additionally enriched the atmosphere. At the end of the service, everyone present sang "Silent Night" together, a moment of reflection and community. In addition, each prisoner received a Christmas card designed by Bishop Jung, while the JVA served festive meals on the holidays to strengthen the Christmas feeling, as well as the bistum Würzburg reported.