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Commemorate together: devotion and blessing on All Souls' Day in Gleißenberg
On All Saints Day, Pastor Merl and the community in Gleissenberg remembered the deceased with devotion and music.
Commemorate together: devotion and blessing on All Souls' Day in Gleißenberg
The death of a loved one leaves a big gap. A prayer hour for the deceased takes place in the parish church of St. Bartholomew. PastorFranz Merlleads the ceremony. He says: “We are connected in this faith community to remember our deceased.” The Gleißenberg church choir, under the direction ofAntonia Wutz, arranges the devotion musically.
Commemoration of the dead and thoughts on life
The death pictures of the deceased are in an archway in front of the altar. A candle was lit for everyone. deaconAlfred Doblershares some thoughts on All Saints Day. He quotes a tombstone: “Death is the gateway to life.” He explains that the living only see the dark side of this gate. “Our relatives, friends and loved ones passed through this gate to die.” Belief in the resurrection of Jesus is central. “He who believes sees beyond death,” like thisDobler.
After the service, those present bless the graves in the Gleißenberg cemetery.
Holy Mass on All Souls Day
On All Souls' Day a Holy Mass is celebrated for the entire parish community. In the parish church in Gleissenberg, all those who died in the four church locations are remembered again. Community representativeSilvia Fuchstalks about November as the month of commemoration of the dead. She says: “In November we celebrate All Saints’ Day, the Sunday of the Dead and Remembrance Day.”
Souls are particularly remembered on All Souls Day.foxemphasizes: “The human soul is what makes people special.” She explains that the soul is not mortal and lives on with God. On these days many people meet at the cemetery. These are days of encounter and remembrance. Hildegard Feiner provides musical support for the service on the organ.