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Bishop addresses suffering in the Middle East and Ukraine

The Bishop of Mainz, Peter Kohlgraf, made the suffering of many people in the Middle East and also in Ukraine a theme of his sermon on Christmas Day. After October 7, Jews have "our unreserved solidarity", Kohlgraf said on Monday in Mainz Cathedral with regard to Hamas' attack on Israel. He...

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Candles burning before the Sunday service. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Candles burning before the Sunday service. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Church - Bishop addresses suffering in the Middle East and Ukraine

The Bishop of Mainz, Peter Kohlgraf, made the suffering of many people in the Middle East and also in Ukraine a theme of his sermon on Christmas Day. After October 7, Jews have "our unreserved solidarity", Kohlgraf said on Monday in Mainz Cathedral with regard to Hamas' attack on Israel. He called the situation in Palestinian Gaza unbearable. We can read that "an unmanageable hunger catastrophe is looming there".

Christmas in particular should also bring hope for peace, said the bishop. "I want to call out this hope to the people in Ukraine, but also to many suffering people in so many partly forgotten war and crisis regions of the world." Overall, 2023 was a year of wars, increasing religious disinterest, many crises and issues in the church and society.

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  1. Despite the turmoil in Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse, the Bishop continued to preach about the need for peace in conflict zones, specifically mentioning Ukraine.
  2. The Bishop's sermon on 1st Christmas day also echoed his concerns over the dire situation in the Gaza Strip, governed by the militant group Hamas.
  3. In light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Bishop expressed his support for the Jewish community, emphasizing their shared human suffering.
  4. The Bishop's messages of hope and solidarity extend beyond the Christmas season, reaching out to people in distress in regions like Palestine and various crisis areas worldwide.
  5. While addressing the congregation in Mainz Cathedral, the Bishop also acknowledged the challenges of 2023, including religious disinterest, crises within the Church, and societal issues.
  6. Despite the numerous challenges and conflicts in the world, Christians in Rhineland-Palatinate and beyond can find inspiration in the Bishop's commitment to addressing suffering and promoting peace during Christmas and beyond.

Source: www.stern.de

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