Archdiocese of Salzburg mourns the loss of Auxiliary Bishop Andreas Laun, 83 years old

Archdiocese of Salzburg mourns the loss of Auxiliary Bishop Andreas Laun, 83 years old

Salzburg, Österreich - In the Archdiocese of Salzburg there is deep grief for Andreas Laun. The emeritus died on New Year's Eve at the age of 83, as the Archdiocese said. From 1995 to 2017, Laun worked as an auxiliary bishop and, after his retirement, lived in a withdrawn life in Salzburg. Most recently, he was under medical treatment in autumn due to a more severe illness, but his condition was considered stable, as katholisch.at reported. The national director of the papal mission, P. Karl Wallner, praised Laun as a "silent dog", who never shy away from fighting for the church and also talking uncomfortable issues such as the marital loyalty and abortion.

Laun's episcopal motto "Scio Cui Crediti" - "I know who I believed" - testifies to his unshakable faith in Jesus Christ, who was an important support for him throughout his life. During his career, Laun also acquired great recognition as a moral theologian and taught at various universities. His work did not end with his emeritus; The memory of his commitment and faith will live on in the Archdiocese of Salzburg and beyond.