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The Jerusalem Way is the world's longest pilgrimage and peace route

The Jerusalem Way connects religions and peoples in a unique peace project

The Jerusalem Way stands for respect and tolerance

JERUSALEM WAY / AL-QUDS WAY / JERUSALEMWEG / CAMINO DE JERUSALÉN / CHEMIN DE JÉRUSALEM / KUDÜS YOLU / VIA GERUSALEMME

 

>>> Walking together – across borders, towards peace <<

Love is the strongest force in the universe – it permeates and connects everything and builds bridges between all people. Pilgrimage creates openness for encounters, breaks down prejudices and fears, and strengthens trust – fundamental trust. In this way, supposed boundaries between peoples and religions can be Love and mutual respect be overcome.

"Go in peace, as a bridge between the peoples."
(Jerusalem Way Spirit)

Jerusalem Trail: The City of Peace Linz became a partner in the world's longest Peace Trail!

Ceremonial installation of the dove of peace
(September 23, 2023)

ORF film report about the opening in Linz

• Please refer ORF press release
• See report on Facebook

The installation of the Dove of Peace took place in an interreligious ceremony under the honorary protection of Mayor Klaus Luger and Vice Mayor Karin Hörzing! Present were the President of the Israelite Community of Upper Austria, Charlotte Herman; the Diocesan Bishop of the Catholic Church of Upper Austria, Manfred Scheuer; the Superintendent of the Protestant Church of Upper Austria, Gerold Lehner; the Chairman of the Islamic Religious Community of Upper Austria, Binur Mustafi; the Priest of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Dragan Micic; the representative of the Baha'i Community, Felix Zimmermann; as well as numerous pilgrims from Austria and abroad and other guests of honor. Excerpt from the press reports:
 

- ORF Austria

- Catholic Church Austria

- Website of the City of Linz

- Diocese of Linz
- MyDistrict

 

Program schedule for the ceremony on Saturday, September 23, 2023

 

At 09:00 a.m. meeting point Wilhering Collegiate Church: Pilgrim blessing from Abbot Reinhold Dessl. We walk the 12 km stage together to Linz. Arrival in the main square area at around 13:30 p.m. with a pilgrim snack from the city of Linz in the Atelierhaus Salzamt! Route Wilhering - Linz see here: OPEN ROUTE & GPS HERE

 

At 15:00 p.m. meeting point in the Atelierhaus Salzamt: celebratory speech by Mayor MMag. Klaus Luger as representative of the City of Peace Linz and presentation of the Jerusalemweg peace project Studio house Salzamt.

 

Ceremony begins at 15:30 p.m.: Together we walk along the Friedensweg, the route takes us from the main square over the Nibelungen Bridge to the dove of peace at the New Town Hall.

 

16:00 p.m.: Unveiling and blessing of the Jerusalem Way Peace Dove on the forecourt of the New Town Hall with musical accompaniment by the municipal music department.

 

The installation of the dove of peace takes place in an interreligious ceremony with the President of the Israelite Community of Upper Austria Charlotte Herman, Diocesan Bishop of the Catholic Church of Upper Austria Manfred Scheuer, Superintendent of the Evangelical Church of Upper Austria Gerold Lehner, Chairman of the Islamic Religious Community of Upper Austria Binur Mustafi, Priest of the Serbian Orthodox Church Linz Dragan Micic, Pastor of the Old Catholic Church Linz Samuel Ebner and other guests of honor will take place.

 

We ask for numerous participation. Thank you very much!

Photos & videos

Video: The Peace Song Peace & Love
(Written & sung by Miriam Moosbauer)

 

Immediately before the opening, a pilgrimage week took place on the Jerusalem Way from Lofer to Linz! Photos and details: See Pilgrimage & Marking menu