Kretschmer receives blessing from the churches
After being elected Minister President of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer also seeks a moment of silence and is blessed for his term of office.
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Future fund promotes restoration of sacred buildings
After the expulsion of the Germans, many churches and cemeteries in the Czech border regions fell into disrepair. Much has been done in the meantime. But there is still a lot to do.
Lighting and fundraising campaign - Advent season in Saxony
Christmas traditions are lovingly cultivated in Saxony. Festive services are held in the churches to mark the first Advent. Many other events follow.
Kreuzchor sings for Saxony's forests in Dresden Heath
The Kruzians, whose domicile is churches and concert halls, were already drawn to Saxon Switzerland in 2023. Now the famous boys' choir is once again giving a charity concert - in nature and for nature.
Sächsische Grundstücksauktionen AG auctions off former church and other properties
The neo-Gothic church of St. Maria in Hettstedt is advertised as a highlight at auction. A total of 112 properties on offer, including a patrician house in Gotha and half-timbered houses from eastern Saxony.
New organist for Dresden Frauenkirche
The young church musician Niklas Jahn becomes the new organist of Dresden's Frauenkirche and impresses with his improvisational skills and concepts for the meeting place.
Frauenkirche Dresden seeks successor for prominent position
One woman and three men will be allowed to audition in June for the coveted church musician position with a focus on the organ in Dresden's Frauenkirche. They convinced the nationwide expert commission, which decided on a total of 29 applications, as the Dresden Frauenkirche Foundation announced on ..
Discovery of an Upper Sorbian rarity: Prussian church agenda from 1899
The Sorbian Institute discovers a rare edition of the Prussian Church Agenda from 1899 in an archive in Bautzen.
Colorful customs and calls for peace - Easter in Saxony
Church services, customs, calls for peace - Saxony celebrates Easter in many different ways. Sorbian Easter riders, baptisms, Easter bonfires and more.
High number of people leaving the church in Saxony: trend set to continue in 2023
Once again this year, many believers in Saxony have turned their backs on the two major Christian churches. The trend in the number of people leaving continues, especially in the big cities.
Federal government supports renovation of the late Gothic collegiate church in Chemnitz-Ebersdorf
The federal government's special monument protection program is contributing more than half of the costs for the renovation of the collegiate church in Chemnitz.
Saxony purchases library from St. Marienthal monastery
The St. Marienthal Psalter is considered the most important work from the library of the monastery of the same name and dates back to the first quarter of the 13th century. Now the bibliophile holdings from St. Marienthal have a new owner.
Emotional moments at Heino's concert
Heino (84) dedicates church tour to his deceased wife with tears and remembrance
Vatican relies on e-cars from Saxony
Electric cars from Saxony are now on the road in the service of the Holy See. This week, two ID.3 vehicles were handed over to Pope Francis. Both were manufactured in the Transparent Factory in Dresden, a spokesperson for Volkswagen Saxony said on Thursday in response to a question. The majority of ..
Lusatia celebrates Easter with church services, processions and Sorbian traditions
In festive processions on Sunday, riders on horseback again moved from place to place in Lusatia to proclaim the Easter message to people. The custom has been practiced for centuries.