New beginning in church and society: Bishop Zsifkovics calls for unity

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Am Aschermittwoch, dem 5. März 2025, rief Bischof Ägidius Zsifkovics im Eisenstädter Martinsdom zu einem entschlossenen Neubeginn in Kirche, Gesellschaft und Politik auf. Seine eindringlichen Worte betonten die Notwendigkeit, den Blick auf das Wesentliche zu lenken und die Schwächsten nicht zu vergessen, eine Botschaft die er mit Unterstützung des evangelischen Bischofs Michael Chalupka unterstrich. Während seiner Predigt kritisierte Zsifkovics die gefährlichen Konsequenzen der politischen Ideologien, die gegenwärtig vorherrschen, und forderte konkrete Solidarität mit der Ukraine. In einer Zeit, in der politische Unzufriedenheit und radikale Strömungen sich immer stärker zeigen, sei es unerlässlich, den Zusammenhalt zu fördern und den Egoismus hinter …
On Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Bishop Agidius Zsifkovics in the Eisenstadt Martins Cathedral called for a determined new beginning in church, society and politics. His urgent words emphasized the need to direct the essentials and not to forget the weakest, a message that he underlined with the support of the Protestant bishop Michael Chalupka. During his sermon, Zsifkovics criticized the dangerous consequences of the political ideologies that are currently prevailing, and called for concrete solidarity with Ukraine. At a time when political dissatisfaction and radical currents are becoming increasingly evident, be it essential to promote cohesion and behind selfishness ... (Symbolbild/NAG2)

on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Bishop Egidius Zsifkovics called in the Eisenstadt Martins Cathedral for a determined new beginning in church, society and politics. His urgent words emphasized the need to direct the essentials and not to forget the weakest, a message that he underlined with the support of the Protestant bishop Michael Chalupka. During his sermon, Zsifkovics criticized the dangerous consequences of the political ideologies that are currently prevailing, and called for concrete solidarity with Ukraine. At a time when political dissatisfaction and radical currents are becoming more and more evident, be it essential to promote cohesion and to leave selfishness behind. So he appealed: "Especially in view of the attacked and suffering Ukraine, unity and cohesion are now needed in Europe." This was done in the context of a Lent, which Zsifkovics saw as an opportunity to seriously deal with these challenges, as well as kathpress.at

At the same time it became known that the Eisenstadt diocese of Melanie Balaskovics appoint a new Caritas director who will take its position from February 2021. Balaskovics, known as the moderator of ORF Burgenland, will succeed Edith Pinter and should also build a multimedia communication department in her new role. In her new area of ​​office, she sees the opportunity to pursue her social streak and to devote herself to the most urgent social challenges. At a time when the boundaries of a welfare state such as Austria are becoming increasingly clear, she emphasizes that private and church help remains essential: "Especially in recent months we have learned how quickly a welfare state reaches its limits." This committed attitude is supported by Zsifkovics, who describes Balaskovics as an ideal personality in order to continue the valuable work of Caritas. More about this was reported in the Meinekirchenzeitung.at

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Location of the event detail to the message which regions? Eisenstadt known to be more precisely? Eisenstadt, Austria Best reference kathpress.at Meinekirchenzeitung.at

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