Salzburg honors saints who shaped its church
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Around 1,000 people gathered in Salzburg, Austria, on Thursday to celebrate the feast day of Saint Rupert and Saint Virgil, the patron saints of the Salzburg region.
The celebration centered on a mass held in St. Peter’s Church and a procession carrying relics to Salzburg Cathedral. Erzabt Jakob Auer of St. Peter’s explained that Rupert founded the Salzburg Church and Virgil served as a bishop there in the 8th century, bringing faith back to Salzburg after the Roman Empire.
The service also marked the installation of Harald Mattel as the new cathedral pastor. Mattel, who also serves as General Vicar of the Archdiocese, noted that his role includes serving both local parishioners and the many tourists who visit the Baroque church. During his sermon, Mattel described Rupert as a symbol of hope, stating that he began new initiatives during difficult times, a legacy that continues today. The cathedral was full during the celebration.
