Abbess of Westerholt: A year full of hope and culture in Walsrode!

Walsrode, January 5, 2025 - As part of a conversation at the turn of the year, the abbess of the Walsroder women's poison, Eva von Westerholt, highlighted her views on democratic values ​​and social responsibility. She had previously completed a guided tour for guests of her 1000-year-old monastery. Margot Friedländer, a Holocaust survivor who was also present, addressed the guests to the guests and appealed urgent words: "Be people". This illustrates the ethical guideline that is in the foreground.

abbess by Westerholt addressed important points such as the importance of tolerance and respect in dealing with each other. It is committed to democratic dialogues that are fact -oriented and wants to strengthen the political center and counteract anti -democratic currents in society. In the global context, she demands peace and is committed to the rights of women, especially in Afghanistan. In addition, the control of climate warming is important to her.

ecumenism and cultural program in focus

The abbess also expressed the desire for successful ecumenism and emphasized the individual responsibility of each individual. She sees hope, confidence and trust in God as important spiritual sources of strength. For monastery life, she wants many curious visitors and growing integration into the city of Walsrode. In addition, she announced a varied cultural program that should be appealing for all age groups. The first program item will take place on March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Walsroder Stadtkirche, Featuring Beate Josten (vocals), Regina Ackmann (organ) and Norbert Mauerhof (recitation) with texts from the book of Psalms, such as Kreiszeitung reported .

Eva von Westerholt, who has been abbess since the beginning of 2020, was officially introduced on May 21, 2022 as the new abbess of the Evangelical Women's Monastery in Walsrode. The 62-year-old, doctor of law with a professional background in the real estate industry, describes her office as fulfilling and with large scope. The monastery, the foundation of which goes back to 986, is one of the six Lüneburg women's monasteries who became evangelical women after the Reformation. The introduction took place in the Evangelical City Church in Walsrode and was a church and secular ceremony, such as evangelisch.de. .

The monastery has been open to pilgrims during the day since taking office and various cultural events have initiated by Westerholt, including concerts, readings and programs for children and adolescents. Lower Saxony is known for its lively tradition of Protestant monasteries, and there are currently 15 inhabited evangelical women's monasteries and women's pencils under the care of the Hanover monastery chamber.