The fascinating story of the St. Othmar Church: an evening in the sign of the past
The fascinating story of the St. Othmar Church: an evening in the sign of the past
d he club of friends and sponsors of Mödling Castle recently organized an event that devoted itself to the fascinating history of the St. Othmar city parish church. The focus was on the extensive development of this historical building, which plays an important role in the region. Chairman Franz Starnberger opened the evening and initiated those present to the topic, while Pastor Adolf Valenta presented the lecturers.
The evening was divided into three central lectures that illuminated various eras and aspects of church history. The historian Herbert Wuster presented information about the period from 9th to the 13th century, concentrating on the Christianization and missionary of the east of the Wienerwal region. It was cleared by its detailed explanation how important these developments were for regional history.
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Another lecture by Erwin Reidinger dealt with the dating of the founding church. With mathematical calculations over the position of the sun, he managed to determine the founding date on the Easter days of 888. These results are not only important for historians, but also help to better understand the cultural and religious background of the region.
The crowning glory was a lecture by state conservator Patrick Schicht, who represented the archaeological excavations and the structural changes of the St. Othmar Church over the centuries. His expertise in questions of monument protection and his many years of advice from the Mödlinger Building Office gave the audience to the volcanic period of change in building history.
For those interested, there is until further notice that the most important data and events on the history of the church and the city of Mödling can be found on display boards in the St. Othmar Church. Such initiatives promote historical awareness and are of great value for the local community. For a detailed overview of the historical facts, the reader can also have the information in a corresponding article in m.noen.at read.