Waidhofner indoor pool: planned blessing at the open house day

Waidhofner indoor pool: planned blessing at the open house day

Last Wednesday, the official opening of the general renovated indoor pool in Waidhofen took place, but without the usual blessing, which is the only part of such celebrations. This decision made tall waves and led to intensive criticism from the ranks of the FPÖ. Stadrat Gottfried Waldhäusl is particularly dissatisfied with the process, since neither a cross was hung nor a blessing by pastor Dechant Josef Rennhofer.

According to the school community chairman Marlene Böhm-Lauter, the blessing could not be carried out due to time constraints. Instead, this ceremonial act should be made up for at the coming open day, which is considered inadequate in view of the traditions and expectations of many citizens.

criticism of the implementation

The absence of the blessing and the lack of religious symbolism such as the cross at the entrance have raised some citizens and Waldhäusl, which in these signs see an important cultural and spiritual importance. The criticism aims at the fact that such an important event should experience appropriate religious appreciation, especially in a city where traditions are capitalized.

"It is disappointing that we have to do without these important symbols on such an important day," said Waldhäusl in a statement, while he clearly sees responsibility for this decision with the organizers.

The opening of the indoor pool, which many had hoped to be a moment of pride and community, was involuntarily as an opportunity for a public debate about values and traditions in the region. The bathroom itself stands for an extensive renovation measure that promises modernized facilities and improved offers for citizens.

The anticipation for the open house remains where the blessing should be made up for. This could offer citizens a way to address the questions and concerns that arose and to strengthen the importance of the indoor pool for the community.

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