Terror Attack in Villach: Church and Politics Commemorate the Victims

Highlights of the mourning ceremonies include a memorial march through the city center and an ecumenical service with the Catholic diocesan bishop Josef Marketz and the Evangelical Lutheran superintendent Manfred Sauer. The leaders of federal and state politics, Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) and Governor Peter Kaiser (SPÖ), are also expected to attend.

Candlelight Procession Starts at 6:00 PM

Starting at 6:00 PM, the candlelight procession begins at the height of Café Bernold (Nikolaigasse 2) in the Villach city center and leads over the city bridge, which is closed to traffic, past the site of the attack. At the designated memorial site on the city bridge, mourners have the opportunity to lay down candles and flowers. Afterwards, a silent march leads over the main square to the St. Jakob city parish church, where the memorial service will be held.

Villach's Mayor Günther Albel (SPÖ) and Governor Kaiser will also address the congregation during the service. Schallenberg will participate in both the mass and the memorial march, confirmed his spokesperson in response to an APA inquiry regarding a report by the "Salzburger Nachrichten".

(APA/Red)

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