Light dream in Kirchdorf: Night of the 1000 lights enchants the community

Light dream in Kirchdorf: Night of the 1000 lights enchants the community

On October 31, a very special event took place in Kirchdorf an der Krems, in which countless candles illuminated the nightly path from the parish church to the cemetery chapel. This initiative, known as the night of the 1000 lights, is celebrated in many Austrian parishes on the eve of All Saints' Day. This year the evening had the concise motto "Open up!".

The motto attracted visitors of all ages who enthusiastically set off. The route led from the fountain in front of the church, through the church and over to the labyrinth in the garden of the rectory, and ended at the cemetery chapel. At various stations along the way, the participants were able to immerse themselves in the topics of the evening.

commitment and community

"Right now it takes uprights, be it in public commitment, in the relationship to the next, in action for the community and above all for faith," explains Christoph Gössweiner, the youth officer of the Deanery Windischgarsten. He prepared this evening together with a team of volunteers to offer the community a special opportunity to gather and express their connection.

The night of the 1000 lights is not only a nice tradition, but also a sign of cohesion and inspiration. In these special nightly moments, people can come together in a contemplative atmosphere to celebrate faith and encourage each other. These special events strengthen the community and help to find the light in dark times.

Further information on this event can be found at www.tips.at