Religion
Due to the coronavirus, many churches have place cards for the services on December 24th this year. In the Salzburg Cathedral, for example, instead of 1,000 people, only 300 can celebrate the fair this year. In order for as many believers as possible to find a place, there are additional masses on Christmas Eve in the whole of Salzburg this year.
19.12.2020 07.00
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“Silent Night, Holy Night” may not be sung together for the first time this year at the Christmas masses, but “there will still be music”, promised Kurt Sonneck, spokesman for the Archdiocese of Salzburg. “Instrumental music and solo singing are still allowed. That will ensure the festive character of the service, ”said Sonneck.
Information about church services in the parishes
During the service, visitors must wear mouth and nose protection. Children under the age of six are exempt from the mask requirement. In addition, every second pew remains free. In order to enable as many believers as possible to attend a Christmas service despite distance rules and personal limits, there are additional masses on December 24th in numerous churches. “We ask the worshipers to contact their parish directly to find out whether a registration is required or not,” said Sonneck.
Place cards for Christmas fairs
“Don’t take any risks” – this motto also applies to the Christmas fairs. That is why this year there are place cards in numerous churches for the services on December 24th. In Salzburg Cathedral, for example, instead of 1,000 people, only 300 can celebrate the fair this year. So that all believers still find their place, there are additional masses on Christmas Eve throughout the country.
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Seat tickets available from Sunday at the entrance to the cathedral
In the Salzburg Cathedral there will be a total of three masses for which you need seat cards. These will be available for collection at the cathedral entrance from the fourth Sunday in Advent. In addition, all cathedral fairs are broadcast in a live stream. In addition, ORF III will broadcast a family Christmas party from the Salzburg Cathedral on December 24th at 5 p.m.
Christmas fairs in the coronavirus year
Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus can be seen in the live stream
Experience has shown that the rush for children’s masses is greatest in the Müllner Church in the city of Salzburg. That is why the Archdiocese of Salzburg is broadcasting a nativity scene on the Internet for the first time this year. The video is anytime online retrievable.
Advent and Christmas paths in many parishes
Usually, it is the shepherds who set out in biblical story at Christmas. In the coronavirus year, believers can set out on their own. Many parishes are offering a station path for the first time this year. These are “Advent or Christmas paths with various stations for thinking and praying, for being amazed and looking. And I think a visit to the crib in the church is possible as a family – with or without a stop – because the churches are open, ”said Lucia Greiner, the head of the pastoral office of the Archdiocese of Salzburg.
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