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Image As in the previous year (photo), a public washing of the feet will also be offered in Graz on Maundy Thursday this year. Photo: Cornelia Ornig/epdÖ Austria: Foot washing as a symbol of service and unity In Graz, Austria, Lutherans and ecumenical partners revive a biblical tradition by washing the public's feet on Maundy Thursday, symbolizing humility and community connection.
Image Bishop Michael Bünker from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Austria explains the church's position regarding Austrian parliament's Good Friday decision. Photo: ECACA/Uschmann Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria Lutherans say decision follows “economic interests” and “has broken a public promise” (LWI) – The Austrian parliament has abolished Good Friday as a public holiday, a decision which affects members of the Evangelical Churches of the…
