300 years of the Haindorf pilgrimage church: festivities and exhibition!
300 years of the Haindorf pilgrimage church: festivities and exhibition!
Haindorf, Tschechische Republik - in Haindorf, an idyllic place in northern Bohemia, is prepared for a very special event: The pilgrimage church of the Mariä Visitation celebrates its remarkable 300th anniversary in 2025. This anniversary is not only celebrated with a festive service series, but also with an extensive exhibition, the baroque shine and the rich history of the church. As the Diocese of Dresden-Meissen , the year-round celebration on July 1, 2025 is conducted with an impressive procession and a pontifical trade fair. Bishop Mons. Stanislav Přibyl, officially heralded.
The anniversary exhibition will be shown in the Hejnice monastery from June 30th to September 28th, 2025, daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is divided into two parts: The first part shows works of art from the end of the 18th century to the present that address the church building. In the second part, the history of the monastery church is discussed, including its architectural development and its spiritual importance. Nineteen display boards in the cloister of the monastery tell the eventful history of the church and have been created in collaboration with historians and art historians from the Technical University of Liberec.
a look into the past
The pilgrimage church itself was built between 1722 and 1729 after the plans of Thomas Haffenecker and today enjoys the status of a national cultural monument. This award by the Czech government took place in 2018. The church is also the final resting place of over 30 members of the aristocratic families of Galla and Clam Gallas, which also underpins its importance in the region.
The interest in the history of the pilgrimage church can also be seen in the collector's objects. On platforms such as Delcampe, for example, historical postcards from around 1940 are offered that document church history. The Collector reported by auctions that until recently ran and especially at history and Art lovers met with lively interest.
tradition and festivity
Preparations for the big celebrations have already started in the region. The liturgical celebrations are accompanied musically by the Collegium Musicum, the choir of the Technical University of Prague and a choir of former students from the Sorbian high school in Bautzen. After the fair at the anniversary celebration there will be a church consecration festival in the garden of the monastery that rounded off the festive framework.
For the community, this anniversary is not only an occasion to celebrate, but also to reflect on the importance of the community and the rich legacy, which has been preserved for centuries. The efforts of individuals, public institutions, companies and foundations were crucial to realize the festivities and the exhibition and thus make the long history of the pilgrimage church tangible for future generations.
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