Digital fasting cloth in Martinsdom: Experience faith again!

Digital fasting cloth in Martinsdom: Experience faith again!

Eisenstadt, 05.03.2025 (chapter) - In 2025, the Diocese of Eisenstadt once again brings a digital fasting towel to the center of faith, Martins Cathedral. This virtual work, which was designed by the webmaster of the diocese, Markus Heuduschits, invites the believers to deepen and pray their spiritual thoughts. From Ash Wednesday, March 5, until May 29, May 29, the digital fasting cloth will be accessible every day. The diocese emphasizes that the digital fasting cloth should not provoke, but should stimulate thought. It emphasizes the central aspects of faith, including the Council of Nicea, which took place 1,700 years ago, and the "Holy Year 2025".

The images and texts of the Fastentuch, which refer to the twelve articles of the creed, accompany the viewers through Lent to Easter. The diocese explains that it wants to highlight the common creed as the identity feature of Christians. Further topics on Lent offer articles from Kathpress that are continuously updated.

Personnel changes in the diocese

In addition to this cultural highlight, significant personnel changes are imminent in the Diocese of Eisenstadt. Andreas Stipsits, who was ordained a priest in the Eisenstadt cathedral at the end of June, will in future work as a chaplain of the Jennersdorf city parish. These changes come into force on September 1st and include extensive positions within the diocese.

Andrea Berger-Gruber is the new director of the school office and Rudolf Prokschi is used as the subordinate of the episcopal seminar. In addition, Josef Kuzmits for pastoral care and services in Croatian language will work in the chapel of the Merciful Brothers in Eisenstadt. These and other changes were from Mine reports what an exciting time for the further development of the pastoral in the region shows.