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Art for Peace: The largest Lenten cloth in the world in Kirchberg!
The largest Lenten cloth in the world, an appeal for peace by Sepp Jahn and Edith Hirsch, can be viewed in the Kirchberg Monastery in 2025.
Art for Peace: The largest Lenten cloth in the world in Kirchberg!
In the historic monastery church in Kirchberg am Wechsel, an impressive work of art will be on display this year during Lent: the longest Lenten cloth in the world with a length of 100 meters. Created by the artists Sepp Jahn and Edith Hirsch, the work of art was presented in 2000 and has lost none of its significance since then. The scarf, which contains the urgent appeal “Never again war”, is now also listed in the Guinness Book of Records. This masterpiece remains a passionate call for peace, and its repetition in the exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the dark history of war and the longing for peace kathpress.at reported.
Artwork full of meaning
The Lenten Cloth is more than just a work of art; It amazes with its diverse depictions of biblical stories and significant historical events. Jahn, a former war artist, worked for years on this project, which now commemorates the horrors of the Second World War with depictions of soldiers, helicopters, tanks and fighter planes. The seemingly worthless materials integrated into the cloth, such as wrapping paper, old buttons and beer capsules, give the work a special depth and make it clear that even seemingly insignificant things can develop a new dimension of meaning. Loud meinekirchenzeitung.at It took Jahn and Hirsch a total of four years to create the work of art, investing countless hours every day.
The exhibition is open from the first Sunday of Lent to Palm Sunday, and school classes and interested parties are invited to view the impressive Lenten cloth. Guided tours for groups are also possible by individual arrangement outside of regular opening hours. Edith Hirsch, who is still alive today, remains active and accompanies visitors with a deep commitment to the message of the work of art. The Lenten Cloth can be viewed until April 2nd, with the monastery church being accessible every Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.