Epiphany: Children announce the blessing in Immendorf!

Epiphany: Children announce the blessing in Immendorf!

On January 10, 2025, numerous well -dressed children and adults set off in Immendorf to collect donations for the Epiphany. In a solemn royal robe, they celebrated a fair with Father Michael for the high festival "Appearance of the Lord" before leaving in groups to the houses of the village. The starter gears, which follow the example from the Bible, bring as an ambassador of the good blessing and ask for support for the needy.

tradition of star singing

The enthusiastic action is based on a centuries -old custom that was created in the Middle Ages when disguised kings announced the birth of Christ with singing. As the Catholic Jungschar , star singing is not only about the happy singing, but also about the important call to charity. By collecting donations for people in need, over 500 projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America are to be supported that improve the lives of more than one million people.

The Epiphany campaign has become a powerful sign of peace and justice thanks to the tireless commitment in the Austrian parishes. This tradition not only promotes awareness of the global challenges, but also invites you to share with the poorest and create a world without poverty and exploitation, the Reporting of noe.at