Eklat in the Freiburg Münster: Church visitors revolt against archbishop!

Eklat in the Freiburg Münster: Church visitors revolt against archbishop!

Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland - Freiburg experiences an explosive situation in the Christmas mass on Christmas Eve: Hundreds of believers take a position against the decision of Archbishop Stephan Burger by showing massive support for the dismissed cathedral chapel master Boris Böhmann. The service in the Freiburg Münster was stopped abruptly when after a song by the choir boy, applause for Böhmann sounded for more than five minutes. Calls against the bishop were also clearly heard, which led to a scandal that even the Catholic television transmission could not ignore, as Image reports . The focus of this controversy is the sudden termination of Boris Böhmann, which ensures considerable turmoil. No information was given as the reason for the dismissal, which also fueled the displeasure of the community. Auxiliary Bishop Peter Birkhofer said that the termination was considered the last measure to avert greater damage, but it remains unclear what is actually behind this decision. In order to invalidate rumors, it was only announced that it was not sexual abuse. During the Christmas mass, flyers were distributed who demanded an "immediate withdrawal" of the termination and loud speeches were tuned to for the popular Kapellmeister, such as Express holds .

an unexpected affront against the bishop

as an archbishop Burger after the interruption wanted to take the floor again, he was laughed at, which further increased the scandal in the church. The atmosphere of the service, which traditionally took place on Christmas Eve, was severely affected by the reactions of the participants. Böhmann's supporters not only turn against the decision of the Archdiocese, but have already forwarded their complaints to the Pope and other church leaders. The situation illustrates a deep tension within the church and the loyalty of the community to its popular music director, which has managed the fortunes of the Freiburg Cathedral since 2003.