Ringing bells in St. Julian: Church representatives ignore grieving wishes!

Ringing bells in St. Julian: Church representatives ignore grieving wishes!

The Evangelical parish of St. Julian is under pressure after deciding to reject the bell ringing during a funeral service when a freelance speaker occurs. This inflexible behavior leads to a significant decline in the number of members and several church resignations. The situation also has an impact on the Catholic Church, which is wiped in this case, even though it is not to blame.

The presbyters fear a further loss of meaning and seem to ignore the needs of the parishioners. Critics ask the question of whether the church should not become more open and generous towards the wishes of its believers, especially in sensitive moments such as funerals. The decision to suspend bells is seen as a sign of a rigid and less compassionate approach and arouses concerns about the future of the parish. The discussion about this topic is still intensively conducted and shows the alarm signs that ring for many churches. Further information is available on this here .