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Bayerischer Rundfunk broadcasts the ringing of bells from Titting – be there!
On October 5th, the BR will broadcast the midday ringing from Titting, near Eichstätt, with historical insights into the Church of St. Michael.
Bayerischer Rundfunk broadcasts the ringing of bells from Titting – be there!
On Sunday, October 5th, the region around Titting can expect a special acoustic event. The Bayerischer Rundfunk broadcasts the midday ringing at 12 p.m. from the venerable St. Michael's Church, which is located in the picturesque Altmühltal, near the episcopal city of Eichstätt. A perfect opportunity for anyone interested in the region's cultural traditions. How Diocese of Eichstätt reported, this broadcast takes place in the programs Bayern 1 and BR Heimat.
Titting, a small town with around 2,700 inhabitants, looks back on a long history. Already around 1000 BC. The first people are said to have lived in this picturesque region in the 4th century BC. The roots of the church go back to the 12th century, when there was evidence of the first place of worship in Titting. Today's baroque St. Michael's Church was built in the 18th century and is registered as a monument under the number D-1-76-164-1, as is the Wikipedia page about the church reveals.
Bells with history
St. Michael's Church houses four bells that form an impressive acoustic ensemble. These bells have been ringing for 56 years, the three oldest of which were cast in 1929 by the Regensburg Hamm foundry. The huge bells weigh 810, 500 and 350 kg and have the strike tones f′, as′ and b′. The ringing is supplemented by a fourth bell, which was added in 1970 from Heidelberg and weighs 298 kg and has the tone c″. What is particularly exciting is that the bells not only have acoustic characteristics, but also tell stories. In the Middle Ages they were called “signa ecclesiae,” meaning “sign of the church,” and they have not lost their purpose to this day, as the Archdiocese of Munich notes in its report on bells: Bells still make a mark today.
In addition to the bells, the highlights of St. Michael's Church are its ornate altars. The high altar shows St. Michael in a modern altarpiece and has a relief of the Lamentation of Christ created around 1490, which comes from the St. Anne's Chapel in the former cemetery. These historical elements make the church not only the center of spiritual life in Titting, but also a magnet for cultural discovery.
Last but not least, the broadcast of the noon ringing on October 5th will provide an additional opportunity to experience the sounds of this historic church even if you cannot be there. A good reason to turn on the radio and listen to the harmonies of the bells while learning about the history and tradition of St. Michael's Church. Be it the sound of the bells or the deep-rooted history of the place - Titting has something to offer for everyone!