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Grüß Gott
− this is how many people in Austria greet each other. Just like the greeting "Grüß Gott", there are many customs, characteristics and traditions in Austria that owe themselves to our Christian heritage. Please read this brochure to learn more. "Grüß Gott" and welcome to Austria – a country with Christian roots.
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All together there are more than 4000 churches in Austria. Most of the time, they are among the oldest and most beautiful buildings in a village and protected by federal monument conservation. |
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On top of many steeples, mountaintops, and in many public Austrian places you find crosses. |
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Churches are open to all people, even if there is no religious service at the time. |
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The Bible is the foundation of christian faith. Over the centuries, people have passed on their experiences of God by telling others and writing them down. |
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How Christianity shapes human Life Christianity has many ways to express how God accompanies the daily life. The ways of celebrating Catholic feasts have formed Austrian culture and the lives of the faithful for centuries. |
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Equal Dignity of all Men and Charity as a Mission The basic values of Christianity are love for God and love for your neighbors. Christians are commanded by Jesus Christ to love their enemies and pray for them. |
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How Christianity structures the Year Christian feasts have served as the foundation of Austrian culture for centuries. The borderline between secular and religious customs is not always easy to draw. |