Memorial service for the victim of the amoclauf: Political prominence is expected!

Memorial service for the victim of the amoclauf: Political prominence is expected!

Wiener Stephansdom, Österreich - On June 11, 2025, the victim of the tragic killing spree in Graz is commemorated in Austria. In coordination with the Federal Government, the Austrian Bishops' Conference invited to a memorial service that will take place on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. Salzburg's archbishop Franz Lackner, who is also the chairman of the Bishops' Conference, is headed by Salzburg's archbishop Franz Lackner. High -ranking politicians, including Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP), will participate in this important event.

In the days after the incident, the Federal Government proclaimed a three -day state griever who began for the victims on Wednesday with a minute of fun. This was carried out both at the beginning of the Council of Ministers and in a nationwide minute of commemoration on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. On Thursday at 2:00 p.m., the National Security Council meets in the parliament to analyze the background of the killing spree and discuss prevention measures. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) will report on the current state of investigation in the Security Council.

memorial service in Stephansdom

The service in St. Stephen's Cathedral is broadcast live by ORF 2 from 5:30 p.m., and a “ZIB Special” program is offered in advance. In addition to the political representatives, religious headers and members of various beliefs will also be present. The coaching includes the Graz diocesan bishop Wilhelm Krautwaschl and the Protestant superintendent of Styria, Wolfgang Rehner. The official state maker of Austria ends at 7:00 p.m. with the ringing of the Pummerin, the large bell ringing of the Stephansdom.

previous commemoration ceremony

The memorial events reflect the deep pain and solidarity of the Austrian society, while at the same time thinking of the many victims and their families. During this period of commemoration, hope for peace and cohesion is particularly strong.

For more information about the memorial service, visit Kleine Zeitung, [OTS] (https://www.ots.at/presseaus-sung/ots_20250611_ots0111/amoclauf-officeter- Gottesdesdienst-im-stephansdom-am-Donnernag) and Katholisch.at.