Peace light brings hope: Stainz celebrates contemplative Christmas tradition

Peace light brings hope: Stainz celebrates contemplative Christmas tradition

Stainzer Hauptplatz, 8510 Stainz, Österreich - In Stainz, the peace light was stylish and solemnly welcomed at the main square. Under the direction of Wolfgang Gaich, a group of walkers and runners, including the Kernölamazone Gudrun Nikodem-Eichenhardt, brought the light to the waiting citizens. This special tradition has been cultivated for 32 years, and Andreas Gaich, who organized the festival, expressed the hope that the light that can difficult to fulfill its name in the face of global unrest will bring peace to the hearts of people. The reflection was led by the pastors Marius Enåşel and László László, who characterized the light as an encouragement for a peaceful Christmas season. Like meinzirk.at reported, numerous people gathered under the Christmas tree, while a brass quartet for festive sounds worried.

The blessing celebrated the importance of light in times of uncertainty and darkness. The two spiritual emphasized that peace was not only the absence of war, but also requires the balance of different interests. Particularly relevant topics such as current global uncertainty and Christian persecution have been opened openly, which combined the festive mood with a deep reflection on the real world. "Especially when depression seems to crush us, God is there for the helpless," said one of the messages that emerged from the ceremony. Mayor A.D. Walter Eichmann thanked everyone involved and hopes that the light in the families and soon all over the world may shine.

art of light in focus

Not far from this solemn event is another facet of light. Light festivals have been a transnational trend since the 1990s that is becoming increasingly important. As Lichtnet.de , these festivals have initiated a deeper examination of the art history of light. The first included festivals such as "Lux" in Helsinki and the "Fête des Lumières" in Lyon, which still present a large number of light art installations. These developments underline how light not only serves as a symbol of hope, but also as a medium of artistic forms of expression.