Based on the report of Austria's Federal Statistical Office, religious diversity and the degree of religious orientation in Austria have changed significantly between 1951 and 2021. Despite all these changes, churches still have an important role in culture, art and even other social, economic and political fields.
Words related to the churches:
- Minister: Teaching of beliefs, baptisms, wedding, funeral etc.
- Priest: A person who leads or performs the religious rituals.
- Bishop (Bischof): are responsible for the dioceses.
- Diocese: Group of churches under supervision of the bishop.
Different types of churches:
- Catholic church
- Roman Catholic (Latin) => Predominant religion in Austria
- Head: Bishop of Rome (The pope)
- Protestant church
- Lutheran
- Anglican
- Orthodox (eastern) church
The possible reason for ringing church bells:
- Announcing the start time for worship
- Beginning of an important event or meeting (even non-religious)
- Sudden accident or special moments for the church related community (birth, marriage, death etc.)
- Fest days such as Christmas, Easter (Ostern), Pentecost (Pfingsten) etc.
- Notice of imminent danger such as war, floods, fire and tornado
Most Famous Churches in Austria:
- Stephen's Cathedral (Stephanskirche),Vienna => Roman Catholic
- Charles church (Karlskirche),Vienna => Roman Catholic
- Votive Church (Votivkirche), Vienna => Roman Catholic
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