Meritus and commemoration: Graz is quiet

Meritus and commemoration: Graz is quiet

Graz, Österreich - On June 11, 2025, a nationwide funeral minute took place in Austria to commemorate the victim of a tragic killing spree at a school in Graz. Ten people died in this incident, including most students when a 21-year-old former student opened fire. The news about this terrible incident has triggered a wave of dismay and grief across the country, as Krone reported.

Readers in the "Krone" forum expressed their sympathy and bewilderness. Thanks to the emergency services, especially the Cobra and the paramedics, was pronounced for their quick reaction. This could possibly have prevented other fatalities. Thoughts also went to the survivors who were desired a quick physical and psychological recovery.

memorial services and public sympathy

As part of the mourning work, several memorial services were organized. On Tuesday evening there was a service in the Graz Cathedral, in which several hundred people, including top political representatives, took part. Pastor Ewald Pristavec at the beginning raised psalms and inflamed ten candles that stood for the victims. Auxiliary Bishop Johannes Freitag spoke about one of the victims and reminded of the tragedy of the event, while Graz General Vicar Erich Linhardt emphasized the need for hope in difficult times. [Vatican News] (https://www.vaticannews.va/de/news/2025-06/amoclauf-in-graz- und-werben-schmerz-und-trauer.html) informed that the service was guarded by police forces and crisis intervention teams.

An Islamic faith community in Austria also thought the victim after the evening prayer, and hundreds of people gathered for a sea of lights on Graz's main square. The far -reaching influence of the crime was also illustrated by the grief exploits of the German bishops, which pronounced their support for the relatives.

mourning processing and support

Psychological support for those affected is essential in such difficult times. Mourners face the challenge of accepting the loss and processing the mental pain. According to Gesundheits.gv.at you also have to cope with your everyday life without the deceased people and find a life perspective without them. The process of coping with grief is individual and requires time and strength.

family and friends can be an important support. Professional helpers such as psychotherapists and pastors are also available and support the mourners in their difficult time. Memories of the time together and the conversation about the stress experienced are particularly effective.

In addition, a hotline for relatives and those affected was set up at the number +4359138400, as well as a telephone number for telephone pastoral care around the clock under 142. The need to mourn together and support each other in such traumatic moments is of great importance.