November 20, 2023 · Cardinal
“Children and orphans in particular are among the most affected victims of wars and conflicts. That is why I am appealing for help so that these children too can experience a little of the joy of Christmas at Christmas,” said Cardinal Schönborn.
The Viennese Archbishop organizes children’s aid campaigns in Syria, Nigeria, Ukraine and Lebanon together with the parish of Baden and the pastoral area of Baden-Sooß. Schönborn: “Let’s give the orphans some Christmas cheer.”
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn once again appealed to all people of good will to give a little joy to orphans in regions of war and crisis at Christmas. Specifically, the Archbishop of Vienna would like to give Christmas gifts to orphans in Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon and Nigeria this year.
The children’s Christmas campaign is a joint project between the archbishop and the parish of Baden-St. Stephan and the entire pastoral area of Baden-Sooß. Baden pastor Clemens Abrahamowicz also called on people to participate in the campaign. The aid campaign is organized by Manuel Baghdi, Cardinal Schönborn’s refugee representative: “Whether Nigeria, Syria, Lebanon or Ukraine – we personally visit children to provide warmth in these difficult times.” According to Baghdi, local partner organizations are church aid communities.
Cardinal Schönborn’s appeal: “The child in the manger is our greatest gift. Christmas, the festival of love and unity, is approaching. . Children and orphans in particular are among the most affected victims of wars and conflicts. That’s why I’m appealing for help so that these children can also feel a little bit of Christmas joy at Christmas.”
Baghdi will personally take donations or gifts to Ukraine and also to the Middle East. Priest Eberechukwu Franklin Okwara, who works as a chaplain in the pastoral area of Baden-Sooß, will personally travel to his home country of Nigeria to deliver the donations to an orphanage.
Donation account of the Archdiocese of Vienna, association “Mitmensch – Maria Loley”
IBAN: AT 26 1100 0086 1580 0300
Password: Christmas Help
or:
Baden St. Stephan Parish Donation Account
IBAN: AT97 2020 5000 0001 3953
“Christmas Help” Objective
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November 20, 2023