Korbinians Pilgrimage: Celebration of faith and youth in Freising!

Korbinians Pilgrimage: Celebration of faith and youth in Freising!

The long-awaited Korbinian pilgrimage began today in the picturesque town of Freising. From November 15th to 22nd, the diocese's patron, Saint Korbinian, will be honored, whose work in Old Bavaria dates back to the 8th century. Many believers and interested people came to take part in this important event and to learn about the history of their region. How domradio.de reports, the pilgrimage will open with the Youth Corbinian Pilgrimage, which begins today at 4 p.m. with a service in Freising Cathedral under the direction of Archbishop Reinhard Marx.

The motto of today's youth pilgrimage is “Diversity unites”. Under this theme, the organizers expect a colorful program for teenagers and young adults at various locations in the city, including St. Mary's Cathedral, the Cathedral High School and the Diocesan Museum. The live role-playing games based on the legend of St. Korbinian, which are offered alongside night-time city tours through Freising, are particularly exciting. This offer promises not only a spiritual but also an entertaining access to the history of the diocese.

Important highlights of the pilgrimage

Another highlight of the Korbinian pilgrimage is the traditional candlelight procession, which will take place on November 21st at 5:30 p.m. from the Church of the Holy Spirit to Domberg. This is followed by the ecumenical Corbinian Vespers in St. Mary's Cathedral, which is led by Auxiliary Bishop Wolfgang Bischof. The crowning conclusion is the festive service on November 22nd at 10 a.m., also in St. Mary's Cathedral, during which the Korbinian Medal will be awarded for special voluntary commitment. A blessing ceremony for young and old, with the two high-ranking church representatives Marx and regional bishop Thomas Prieto Peral, concludes the solemn day on November 22nd.

Saint Korbinian, who arrived in Freising around 724 as an itinerant bishop, is considered the spiritual father of the diocese of Freising and the archdiocese of Munich and Freising. The latter institution in particular has an eventful history that dates back to the year 739. The diocese of Freising was a cultural center of Old Bavaria and remained without a shepherd from 1803 to 1821 erzbistum-muenchen.de shows. Today, 13 archbishops later, this spirit is kept alive through the multitude of events during the pilgrimage.

Anyone interested in the detailed program and further information can view it on the website of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising. This pilgrimage is not only a homage to one of the region's most important saints, but also an invitation for everyone to engage with the history and tradition of the archdiocese. In the midst of the colorful hustle and bustle, you can not only learn something about the deep roots of the religious community, but also that the diversity of people forms a strong community and this event is one of the many links that hold the population of Freising together.