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Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. until May 28, 2023, the castle parish, the Evang. Academy of Saxony-Anhalt and the preacher seminar together for regular prayers for peace in the Castle Church.
Concerns and fears, resentment and protest against government decisions continue to be voiced in different ways and loudly in Wittenberg. "Prayers in the churches are for peace for our society, for the trouble spots and wars in this world. The almost year-long war in Ukraine, the unrest in Brazil and Iran preoccupies us and often leaves us feeling powerless. Christians don't have quick answers and solutions, but the opportunity to turn to someone who can heal this world," says Wolfgang Nebel from the castle parish. Texts and thoughts on discord and peace are considered in the light of the Bible. Music, songs and psalms are sung and prayed.
The focus of the approx. 30 minute prayer is a time of silence in which candles are lit and in prayer the suffering and hardship in Ukraine and the world, the lack of understanding and powerlessness in the face of war and violence can be brought before God.
Christmas Eve Collection for "Bread for the World" Dear Congregations – our festive table is laden with food – but we also want to make a statement and share our Christmas joy with others. Share your Christmas joy with people in Kenya! The Christmas Eve collection is designated for a project of Bread for the World's partner, the Anglican Church in Kenya. With your offering, you will help to secure food supplies in a region of Kenya. Here, people are learning how to cultivate fruit and vegetable gardens, raise animals, and irrigate with rainwater. Let's use the collection to enable the sharing of knowledge, because the project focuses on knowledge rather than gifts. Please help make God's creation a world without hunger. Thank you for your gift! Photo: Jörg Böthling/Bread for the World
Martin Luther's Grave
When Luther died in Eisleben in 1546, Elector John Frederick of Saxony (reigned 1532-1547) ordered that his body be transferred to Wittenberg and buried in the Castle Church. The grave is located near the pulpit, about 2 meters deep in the ground. The Latin inscription reads: "Here lies the body of Martin Luther, Doctor of Sacred Theology. He died in the year of Christ 1546 on February 18th in his hometown of Eisleben at the age of 63 years, 2 months, and 10 days."
Introduction to Philipp Spielmann
I look forward to exploring the beautiful surroundings of Wittenberg by bike, to beautiful church services, musical highlights, old and new songs, and to meeting you!
History
Around 1340, the Ascanian dukes had an "All Saints' Chapel" built at their castle and founded a collegiate monastery in it for liturgical service. Elector Friedrich the Wise had the palace with the chapel demolished and his new residential palace with a more spacious palace church built on the site. You can find out more about the story here.
Church for children
Every Sunday there is a children's service in the Wittenberg Castle Church, parallel to the adult service. Ms. Felicia Grauel is one of the volunteers for the children's service.