Corpus Christi in Eibiswald: A sea of ​​flower as a sign of faith!

Corpus Christi in Eibiswald: A sea of ​​flower as a sign of faith!

Eibiswald, Österreich - Eibiswald soon shines in bright colors, because the Corpus Christi festival will take place on June 19, 2025. As reports meinzirk.at, the preparation time begins with a lot of noise and hustle and bustle if the church bells ring at 4 a.m. These mark the starting signal for the committed helpers who design the beautiful flower carpets. Together with the parish, the community, local associations, business people and even private homeowners, a floral band will be created from the church to the Sparkasse.

Mayor Andreas Thürschweller has also agreed to provide the hard -working helpers with breakfast from coffee and pastries. Around 100 early risers will work on this year's flower carpet, with the creations showing religious and regional motifs. This type of work is not only a tradition, but also a way to live community and show local connection.

Corpus Christi: A festival with deep roots

What many may not know: Corpus Christi is celebrated by the Catholic Church 60 days after Easter and has a long tradition. According to katholisch.de, the festival was introduced by Juliana von Liège in 1209 and officially recognized in 1264. The flower carpets, a central element of these celebrations, show biblical scenes or saints and are often based on famous paintings. This tradition is intensively maintained in Eibiswald, although it is becoming increasingly rare in many other areas of Austria and Germany.

The flower carpets not only have regional importance, but are also an expression of faith. In the Bible, Jesus explains that he is the living bread that comes from heaven and that those who eat from him will have eternal life. The procession, which starts at 9.45 a.m. after the Holy Mass at 9 a.m. on the church square, adheres to four altars where Vikar Dr. Hubert Schröcker speaks blessing. Over 200 birch trees and the flower carpets line the path of the procession.

a community experience for young and old

The festival is a real community experience that brings together young and old. Clubs and first communion children accompany the procession, and after returning to the church, Vikar Schröcker donates the Eucharistic and weather blessing. People take branches home from the birch trees as a souvenir. A morning pint is then held in the rectory garden to end the day properly. The Eibiswald market music band will also ensure the corresponding musical framework here.

In addition, the exhibition "Thought Carousel" will take place in the Lerchhaus from May 28th to June 22nd, in which the artist Florian Michael Hofer will be present in the gallery on Corpus Christi day from 11 a.m. In the "Zur Linde" inn, visitors can also enjoy a culinary lunch table, especially in honor of this festive day.

The preparations for the flower carpets begin several weeks in advance, where community members donate the required flowers and they are stored cool. Even if conservationists criticize the demolition methods of the flowers, the custom remains and is valued by many. The entire process not only strengthens the cohesion, but also promotes the sense of community among the young people, such as Katholisch.at emphasized.

Corpus Christi in Eibiswald is more than just a religious festival; It is a day when the community comes together to maintain traditions and to express its own identity. A great event that you shouldn't miss!