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Achtsam Am Weg Pilgrimage Chapel Effeltrich

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Achtsam Am Weg Pilgrimage Chapel Effeltrich

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    July 22, 2018

    On Jakobusweg from Effeltrich in the direction of Hetzles on the "Upper Bühl" is an unusual corridor chapel in octagonal shape. Their name "Mindful on the way" indicates the importance of the chapel for the pilgrims. It is located on the road that leads from Bamberg to Nuremberg, with long-haul destinations in Italy and Spain. The octagonal form of the chapel is said to be reminiscent of the church of Santa Maria of Eunate on the Santiago Way in Spain. This design is mainly found in early Christian churches. The overhead windows are intended to convey the protection of the room. The colored hand-blown Lamberts glasses are a real eye-catcher. Between the attic and the windows, the four cardinal virtues of bravery, justice, wisdom and moderation can be found again. In between, the Christian virtues faith, hope, love. The center is the altar, a natural oak trunk. The encircling benches in the church symbolize by the nature of the lineup: No one sits behind or in front.
    The builder of the chapel offers on the website 8x8sam.de/htm/chronik.html more information.

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      February 5, 2017

      "Mindful on the way" is the name of the new, octagonal pilgrimage chapel in Effeltrich. The pilgrims came from Perugia to attend the inauguration.

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        February 13, 2022

        A place of contemplation and reflection on the pilgrimage route Effeltrich - Habsberg (Opf.)

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          Location: Effeltrich, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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