Saint Elisabeth: Exhibition in Eisenach delights visitors from August 16th!

Saint Elisabeth: Exhibition in Eisenach delights visitors from August 16th!

A fascinating exhibition that conveys not only art, but also history and social values, opens its doors on August 16, 2025 in the Predigerkirche in Eisenach. Under the title "A saint who lives among us. Mosaics from the life of Saint Elizabeth" the life and work of one of the most influential saints of the Middle Ages is brought to life. This exhibition was originally conceived in Sárospatak, Hungary and has been celebrated there in a festive setting since 1990 op-marburg.de reported.

Elisabeth of Thuringia, born in Sárospatak in 1207, lived a large part of her life at Wartburg and is best known for her charitable work, which is characterized by compassion and charity. These values ​​are presented in the exhibition on a total of 22 tableaus that vividly depict the lives of the saints. The Predigerkirche in Eisenach, one of the oldest churches dedicated to Elizabeth, offers the perfect setting for this. On opening day the church is open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., entry is only 1 euro.

A festive weekend in Eisenach

A delegation from Sárospatak is expected to honor Elizabeth in Eisenach from August 15th to 17th. The highlight of the festival weekend will be a celebration in the Predigerkirche, attended by, among others, the Hungarian ambassador Dr. Péter Györkös and Marburg city councilor Kirsten Dinnebier will take part. This close network between the cities is no coincidence, after all there has been a twinning relationship between Eisenach and Marburg since 1988 and another with Sárospatak since 2008.

In Sárospatak, the tradition of venerating Elizabeth has a long history, dating back to the 15th century, with a revival in the 1990s. Regular events, such as the Pentecost Festival and historical costume processions, attract visitors and strengthen the cultural heritage surrounding Saint Elisabeth.

Highlights of the event

Everyone can look forward to the program for the guests from Hungary: In addition to a tour of the Wartburg, there is also a street festival on the agenda that promotes exchange and coming together. The importance of the event is underlined by a charity concert by the band “Stilbruch”, which benefits the outpatient hospice service in Eisenach.

But this is not the only exhibition dedicated to Saint Elizabeth. Various formats are presented regularly, such as the cabinet exhibition "Elisabeth. A search for traces in the historical photographs of the Wartburg", which opened on February 22, 2025 and documents the romantic veneration of Elizabeth in the 19th and early 20th centuries, according to information eisenach.life.

Elisabeth's life is an impressive story of faith and humanity that still moves many today. Her journey took her through ups and downs, including losing her husband Ludwig at an early age and remaining helpful and concerned for the well-being of those in need with her three children, even in difficult times. How elisabeth-verein-pottenstein.de As she describes, she was deeply rooted in faith and her heart's desire was to make people happy. She married in her teens and spent her life helping those in need.

The upcoming exhibition and the accompanying celebrations in Eisenach are more than just a look into the past - they are a celebratory expression of the values ​​that still guide us today. Definitely worth a visit!