Music festival in Lübeck's Heilig-Geist Church: Ecumenism celebrates variety!

Music festival in Lübeck's Heilig-Geist Church: Ecumenism celebrates variety!

Heilig-Geist-Kirche, Lübeck, Deutschland - in Lübeck, a special Musikfest will be celebrated on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The occasion is organized by the Polish Catholic Mission (PKM) and the Syrian Orthodox community and begins at 11:00 a.m. after the Holy Mass. The event promises harmonious coexistence and is open to all visitors - regardless of age or denomination.

For everyone who appreciates the cultural diversity and cross -border friendships in Lübeck, the festival will be a highlight. The focus is on living ecumenism and cultural exchange. "The Syrian Orthodox community brings its own tradition and makes the variety of Christian faith experienced," said the organizers. The festival should become a place of the conversation and the social encounter, which is in the sense of the ecumenical values.

a festival for all

The Holy Spirit Church in the St. Gertrud district becomes not only a sacred space, but also a stage for live music and lively conversations. All Lübeck are invited to find out on this Sunday to celebrate the cooperation and the cultural heritage of the different faith communities.

The idea of ecumenism, which comes from the Greek word "oikumeism" and means "inhabited earth", is of central importance. Ecumenism promotes understanding between different denominations and religions and aims at peaceful coexistence and respectful exchange of goods and cultures. This becomes particularly clear through the commitment of the Center of Ecumenism, which strengthens the dialogue and the encounter between the people of different origins and beliefs.

a musical tradition

But the music festival in Lübeck is not the only event that celebrates the cultural roots and the diversity of faith. Another important event took place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the St. Thomas Church. Under the motto "West-Eastern Divan", the ensemble Damascus performed with talented musicians such as Maaz Zuhayra (Oud) and Zuhier Sawan (accordion), supported by classic elements from the romantic opera.

with a varied program that united oriental sounds with western compositions, the concert offered a platform for cultural exchange. Such events are important to build bridges between cultures and to raise awareness of diversity within the community.

In a time when the coexistence and the exchange between cultures and faiths are more in demand, not only the churches, but also the communities in Lübeck, are committed to promoting dialogue and understanding. So the upcoming music festival will surely be a further step in this direction.