Peace light from Christkindl: Hope shines for Christmas!

Peace light from Christkindl: Hope shines for Christmas!

Christkindl, Steyr, Österreich - On December 24, 2024, a significant ceremony took place in the Christkindl pilgrimage church in the Steyr district. The peace light, a symbol of hope and peace at Christmas time, is traditionally inflamed there. This year, the light is not lit in Bethlehem due to the Middle East conflict, but in Christkindl, a baroque basilica that was built in the 18th century. Mayor Stefan Lang von Retz was also present and supported the volunteer fire brigade in the distribution of the Christkindl light. The light is now to be brought to more than 30 countries in Europe to reach millions of people on Christmas Eve and to set an example for peace, as on Noen reported.

The pilgrimage church Christkindl: A historical landmark

The pilgrimage church Christkindl, whose planning goes back to Carlo Antonio Carlone, is not only a religious center, but also an impressive architectural masterpiece. The church, officially known as the pilgrimage church as a divine Christ child, was consecrated in 1709 and has a unique round building with monumental apse. The high altar, which shows a tabernacle driven in 1720 in 1720, is particularly fascinating and integrated the growth of a spruce tree, which is revered as miracle. This impressive building history and the associated religious heir are described on Academic.ru

The traditional transmission of the peace light from this historical church underlines the unannounced peace, which it is supposed to embody in this special time of the year. Over the centuries, this tradition has developed a symbolic power that advertises unity and hope across national borders.