The Luther Garden in Wittenberg: 500 trees for 500 years since the Reformation - "Even if I knew that tomorrow the world perish, I would still plant an apple tree."

Even if I knew that tomorrow is the world collapse, I would still plant an apple tree. "This quote, which is attributed to Martin Luther, admirably describes a large landscape project, from 1 November is growing up in Wittenberg: Luther the new garden. By the year 2017, when the Lutheran Churches commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, is a true park have been made in the ramparts of Wittenberg. And to match the 500-year-old Juliläum 500 trees are planted.

A splendid example of possible ecumenism - the first planting is the President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Cardinal Walter Kasper (Rome), and as a representative of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Metropolitan Augoustinos (Bonn). In addition to the Anglican Communion, which is represented by Rev. Canon Kenneth Kearon (London), and the World Methodist Council by Bishop Emeritus Walter Klaiber (Tuebingen), are the World Alliance of Reformed by Rev. Dr. Setri Nyomi (Geneva) and The Lutheran World Federation by Rev. Dr. Ishmael Noko (Geneva) in Wittenberg while.
For those interested: www.luthergarten.de for potential tree sponsors: www.luthergarten.de baum_pflanzen / / info.html .
The day before we celebrate the Reformation in the city with events for every taste.
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