Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Alfter
Church of St. Mary’s Assumption, Oedekoven
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Alfter
Church of St. Mary’s Assumption, Oedekoven
Church of St. Mary’s Assumption, Oedekoven
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 25 out of 26 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Tips
The catholic church in the Alfterer village Oedekoven is consecrated to the mother of God Maria. The patronage "Maria (or Assumption)" of this church refers to one of the many commemorative days or feast days in honor of Mary, the Mother of God. It goes back to the feast of their physical acceptance into heaven, which the Church celebrates annually on August 15th.
In many rural areas it is common for the people to collect herbal bundles (called "Kruggweusch" in the Rhenish dialect) on this day and bless them in the festival service.translated by
•October 10, 2021
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