Peace light from Bethlehem illuminates Styria - a sign of hope!

Peace light from Bethlehem illuminates Styria - a sign of hope!

In a moving act of peace and the community, the traditional ORF peace light, which is typically inflamed in Bethlehem, was sent into the world this year due to the war in the Middle East of Christkindl, a partner city of Betlehems in Upper Austria. The starting signal for the journey of light was found on December 22nd in the ORF state studio Styria, where young people from the Red Cross and the fire brigade received the light. On December 23, the ceremonial handover took place in Gleisdorf, where Kaplan Markus Krill received the "light of peace" in front of a large crowd, accompanied by the city chapel and numerous local dignitaries.

solemn handover and distribution

When the peace light was handed over, numerous representatives of the fire brigade and the Red Cross were present, including fire brigade curate Franz Brotttrager. The youth of the fire brigade and the Red Cross from Gleisdorf and Hofstätten formed a trellis with torches and candles to receive the light. The light was then distributed by around 56 young people and 16 supervisors to the population. It could also be picked up on Christmas Eve at various places such as the Red Cross, churches and train stations, which gives the custom a special meaning for Christmas. The ceremony in Gleisdorf ensures that the peace light again reaches millions of people all over the world this year, as meinbezirk.at

The fire brigade youth Gleisdorf under the direction of Johann Wallner and Wolfgang Stefan played a central role in the celebrations, which brought together the community and brought the spirit of peace and hope in this festive time. The peace light not only symbolizes the anticipation for Christmas, but also the common desire for peace and unity, which embody the values ​​of the Christmas season, such as