Solemn farewell: Cardinal Schönborn's service in St. Stephan's Cathedral
Solemn farewell: Cardinal Schönborn's service in St. Stephan's Cathedral
An important change is imminent: Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, who has been working as an archbishop of Vienna for 30 years, will retire on January 18, 2025. His farewell is recognized with a solemn service in the renowned Stephansdom, which is of great importance for many believers. All places in the cathedral were awarded within record -breaking 17 minutes, which shows the great demand and the desire to take part in this special event.
In view of the high demand, the Archdiocese offers an alternative for those who could not get any tickets for the service in St. Stephan's Cathedral. The service is not only transferred on site, but also as a public viewing in the nearby Jesuit Church, which can be reached from the cathedral in just ten minutes. Registration for the public viewing was activated a few days ago and is possible via the website www.mitfeier.edw.or.at.live broadcast and TV option
For the spectators who prefer to follow the service from home, there is good news: Cardinal Schönborn's appearance is also broadcast live on ORF 2 on television. This enables many people in and outside of Vienna to participate in this emotional event and to experience the last big appearance of the cardinal in its function.
After the service, an agape will take place on Stephanplatz. The people present have the opportunity to personally meet Cardinal Schönborn and say goodbye to him, which the event also enhances. These personal contacts are particularly important for the believers because they create a direct connection to the cardinal.
a unique farewell gift
In addition to the celebrations, the archdiocese invites the believers to participate in a special “memory gift” for Cardinal Schönborn. A collection of personal experiences and memories that can be submitted on the website www.erzbischof.wien arises a very personal chronicle of the archbishop. This is to be presented to the cardinal as a bound farewell gift.
For those who want to accompany Cardinal Schönborn with prayers during his last office, there is also the opportunity to enter prayer times and special concerns on the website. The Archdiocese also calls on donations for two projects that are close to the cardinal. These include the St. Elisabeth Foundation in Vienna, which provides support for single parents and their children, as well as a Christian home in Syria, which offers older people in an environment characterized by crises.
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