Vienna mourns: hundreds of candles for the victims of the Graz Amo Restry
Vienna mourns: hundreds of candles for the victims of the Graz Amo Restry
Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien, Österreich - The tragedy that occurred recently in Graz is not only shaken by the city itself, but all of Austria. On June 11, 2025, an impressive memorial event took place in the St. St. Cathedral in Vienna to commemorate the eleven innocent victim of the killing spree, which was thrown into our country like a bloody shadow. According to Meindezkirk.at there is a three-day state mourning, and hundreds of people to ignite candles and to express their sympathy.
From 4 p.m., the Viennese Stephansplatz turned into a true sea of candle, such as reported. Organized by Caritas, the young church of the Archdiocese of Vienna and the initiative "Fürand", numerous people took part in the vigil. Caritas director Klaus Schwertner's words that "cohesion and love are stronger than hatred and violence" were particularly heard by those present. In addition to the candles, many also deposited flowers to pay their honor.
memorial service and appreciation
at 5 p.m. a solemn memorial service began in St. Stephen's Cathedral, in which well -known politicians, including the Vice Chancellor, also took part in the service of Werner Kogler and the former Minister of Justice Alma Zadić. Preparations for the event had already been going on for a few days, and it was clear that the entire society wanted to mourn together. Dominik Farthofer, the head of the young church, emphasized that everyone mourns their own way and should be created for this.
It is particularly tragic that although amotlets in Austria are rare, but often with a fatal outcome. The consequences of such violent acts have a lasting impact on the community, and many remember earlier cases, such as the 2015 amocran in Graz, in which three people also lost their lives. The demarcation between killing spree and family tragedy is often difficult, as well as explained the press
a light of hope
After the memorial service, which was broadcast live from St. St. Stephen's Cathedral at 6 p.m., a special event of the Young Mission Praise from Missio took place at 8 p.m., which was specially intended for young people. Father Karl Wallner led the youth prayer evening and thus offered those present the opportunity to find comfort in faith.
The official state grants ended with the characteristic ringing of the Pummerin at 7 p.m., but the memory of the victims and the wave of solidarity in the hearts of people remains alive. In such dark times it can be seen that the light of humanity shines brighter than ever.
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