Here our attention is focused on Mainz Cathedral, not only the city's landmark, but also one of the most important Romanesque cathedrals in Germany. The church is dedicated to Saint MARTIN, who is - alongside Saint Nicholas - probably one of the most popular saints of all. The memorial day of the former officer in the Roman army is November 11th. On the night after the famous "cloak sharing", when he gave half of his army cloak to a freezing beggar, Jesus Christ appeared to him in a dream. He then converted to Christianity and was later - initially against his will - elected Bishop of Tours (France).
Many people will have fond childhood memories of making lanterns in kindergarten and elementary school, the evening lantern procession through the dark village / district - and of course the delicious "Weckmann".
The people of Mainz and 'his' bishop's church are so closely rooted in one another that, for example, Andreas Schmitt has been successfully appearing in the role of 'altar boy from the Mainz Cathedral' at the carnival session for years.