100 years of Maria Loley: A life for refugee aid in Poysdorf

100 years of Maria Loley: A life for refugee aid in Poysdorf

on November 22, 2024 is a very special day, because exactly 100 years ago the remarkable Maria Loley was born in Poysdorf in the Weinviertel. She was not only a refugee helper, but also became an inspiring figure in the history of humanitarian aid in Austria.

Maria Loley experienced the emergency of numerous refugees, especially the survivors of the so -called "Brünner death march". They deeply shaped these experiences and aroused the tireless desire to help the needy people. So she founded the "movement with human", which is still active and is committed to the rights and well -being of refugees.

a tireless effort for humanity

her commitment brought her both recognition and resistance. Numerous awards adorn their curriculum vitae, among other things for their unort -ready support during a particularly critical phase when several hundred Christians came to Vienna from Iran. Together with the then interior minister, she was able to negotiate a residence permit for this group.

Despite the adversity she experienced - including a terrible letter bombatte, in which she lost a finger - she remained loyal to her mission. Her belief was the source of your energy and motivation. "Jesus is my strength, he holds me, he strengthens me," she said once, and this sentence reflects her deeply rooted conviction that humanity is something sacred.

Maria Loley is more than just a historical figure; It is a role model for everyone who works for the weak and needy. Your life's work shows how important solidarity and compassion are in our society. At a time when humanity is often pushed into the background, we should orientate ourselves to your tireless efforts and be inspired to become active yourself.

The memory of Maria Loley remains alive and her message is relevant. On this special day we think of their courage and their inexhaustible forces, which she has gotten out of her faith in her recent years. She teaches us how valuable human help is and that each one has the potential to make a difference.

"humanity was her life", sums up Cardinal Christoph Schönborn and thus reminds us that help and charity are still essential these days. Maria Loley's legacy will continue to live and be a source of inspiration for future generations.