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Heilig Kreuz Kirche Feiert 550 Jahre Beim Fest Werden Die Gerueste Noch Stehen
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AI-generatedThe Heilig-Kreuz Church in Schaftlach is celebrating its 550th anniversary with a festival weekend at the beginning of July. Although the church will be undergoing major renovations, the celebration will proceed despite the visible scaffolding and structural work. The priest highlighted the church's deep spiritual significance to the community and the historical importance of its artifacts.
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- The 550-year anniversary of the Heilig-Kreuz Church is scheduled for a festival weekend in early July.
- A recent fundraising campaign, 'Kilo für Kirche,' successfully raised €19,400 for the church's renovation.
- The church holds significant spiritual value for parishioners, serving as a site for major life events like baptisms and weddings.
- Key historical artifacts include a relic (Kreuzpartikel) believed to originate from Christ's cross and a 970 AD crucifix.
- Due to necessary structural repairs on the tower and roof, scaffolding will remain visible during the anniversary celebrations.
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