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St. Genesius Church, Riedböhringen

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St. Genesius Church, Riedböhringen

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  • Location: Blumberg, Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    July 22, 2021

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    The church in Riedböhringen has existed since 1498 and has a distinctive church tower, which earlier could even have served as a lookout or watchtower. Inside the church there is a magnificent altar in baroque style, a beautiful ceiling fresco and large, colored windows. Cardinal Augustin Bea is buried in the choir of the church. Church party is St. Genesius. According to legend, Genesius was an actor at the court of the well-known Roman emperor Diocletian, who was also feared for his persecution of Christians.

    Source: alemannische-seiten.de/deutschland/blumberg_kirche-st-genesius-riedboehringen.php
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    The church in Riedböhringen has existed since 1498 and has a distinctive church tower, which earlier could even have served as a lookout or watchtower. Inside the church there is a magnificent altar in baroque style, a beautiful ceiling fresco and large, colored windows. Cardinal Augustin Bea is buried in the choir of the church. Church party is St. Genesius. According to legend, Genesius was an actor at the court of the well-known Roman emperor Diocletian, who was also feared for his persecution of Christians.

    Source: alemannische-seiten.de/deutschland/blumberg_kirche-st-genesius-riedboehringen.php
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    September 7, 2023

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    Augustin Bea, one of the most important figures in theology of the 20th century, is buried in the small church. He brought about a turnaround in the relationship between the Catholic Church and the other Christian churches, Judaism and world religions, which was based on recognition, reconciliation and... Respect is characterized. His work may be largely forgotten today, but in times of populism and xenophobia we can still learn a lot from him.
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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Blumberg, Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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