The angel of Dachau: A moving commemoration 80 years after his death
The angel of Dachau: A moving commemoration 80 years after his death
Linz, Österreich - On March 2, 2025, P. Engelmar's death marks the annual, a remarkable priest and martyr who died during the Second World War in the Dachau concentration camp. The Mariannhiller missionary, who took care of typhoid fellow inmates altruistically, infected himself and died at the age of only 34. His selfless dedication was estimated by his prisoners, who already described him as the "angel of Dachau" during his lifetime. His beatification took place on September 24, 2016. The diocese of Linz is reminiscent of his commemoration day, which is also celebrated annually in the Mariendom, as reported.
The relics of the blessed Engelmar were buried under the newly consecrated altar as part of the redesign of the Linz Mariendom. This happened during a solemn service, which was led by Bishop Manfred Scheuer and attended guests of honor and representatives of the diaspora. With the new altar, which was made from a 150 million year old Jura limestone, a sign is to be set that the church is both a lively community and a place of memory of the martyrs. The altar, the heart of every church, symbolizes the connection between the believers and the faith, such as dioezese-linz.atThe conversions in the Mariendom are part of a comprehensive concept that aims to make the liturgical celebration more tangible for the believers. These measures include new acoustics and lighting and create a spatial dialogue between the community and altar. The Mariendom can thus be experienced as a meeting place that also appeals to people without a religious background and invites you to think about their own life questions. The redesign also offers an open space for various liturgical celebrations and devotional forms that represent faith modern and accessible.
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