Benefit evening in Sonntagberg: Lights for the basilica rays!

Benefit evening in Sonntagberg: Lights for the basilica rays!

In an impressive benefit evening, which took place in the famous Basilica Sonntagberg on November 29, 2024, both the spirit of Advent time was celebrated as well as significant donations for the renovation of the centuries -old church. Under the title "Let us ignite a light", the actors Dany Siegel and Johannes Seilern delighted those present with traditional and contemporary Christmas stories and humorous texts. The Ensemble Hoizknepf, a regionally based music group, ensured an atmospheric musical background that the benefit event perfectly rounded off, such as meinbezirk.at reported.

The evening, which was opened by Wolfgang Sobotka, the chairman of the Basilika Sonntagberg association, and Abbot Peter Pilsinger, attracted many guests who wanted to support the necessary renovation work on the historic sacral building with generous donations. The Basilica Sonntagberg, known as one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Central Europe, is currently being extensively revitalized. The aim of the renovation is the repair of the high altar and the traditional Turkenbrunnen, such as Noen.at reported.

The historic chapel, which was built in the 15th century and was raised to the Basilica Minor in 1964, is a central part of regional culture and history. The ongoing renovation work is crucial for the preservation of this cultural heritage and the continuation of the tradition as a place of pilgrimage, which attracts visitors from near and far.