Karim-Habib Gehrmann will be deacon on June 28th in the Dresden Cathedral
Karim-Habib Gehrmann will be deacon on June 28th in the Dresden Cathedral
Dresdner Kathedrale, 01067 Dresden, Deutschland - An important day is imminent for the Dresden Cathedral: On June 28, 2025, Karim-Habib Gehrmann will be consecrated to the deacon by Bishop Heinrich Timmerevers. This solemn ceremony is the first step on the way to ordination and marks a milestone in the spiritual career of Gehrmann, born in Berlin in 1997, which belongs to the parish of Mariä Himmelfahrt in Schirgiswalde. The spiritual mood under the direction of Kaplan Michael H. Kreher begins at 10.15 a.m. before the liturgy starts at 10.30 a.m., which is expected by numerous believers and relatives. The celebration takes place in the venerable ambience of the Dresden Cathedral, a place full of tradition and faith.
Karim-Habib Gehrmann is no stranger to the Catholic community: With his commitment to the youth group in Wilthen and the management of the altar server group in Oppach, he made a name for himself before his consecration. He also plays an active role at the dean's and diocese level as a speaker in the diocese helpers. These experiences and his completed studies as an educator and the Propaäddeutikum in Bamberg have well prepared him for his future tasks.
The way to the deacon
The ordination is an important step for Gehrmann, since training as a priest is divided into three phases. Initially, the candidates completed one year in the propaedeuticism, followed by a five -year study of theology and finally a two -year pastoral course. The latter, which Gehrmann is currently running through the Erfurt priest seminar, focuses on practical and pastoral training in church life. The big goal is to well prepared in pastoral care and community life, as the Diocese of Erfurt website explains.
During the pastoral course, not only theoretical knowledge is required. Gehrmann gains practical experience in the parish of Holy Mother Teresa in Chemnitz. His future tasks as a deacon will become diverse and range from sermon services to the donation from baptisms to the support of mourners in difficult times. In addition, Gehrmann will also work in charitable pastoral care - a challenge that requires many personal skills and empathy.
celebrate and pray together
It will be particularly solemn on the eve of the deacon consecration, June 27, at 7.30 p.m., in the Kreuzkapelle of the Dresden Cathedral. There will be a solemn snack that is also led by Bishop Timmerevers and youth minister Michael H. Kreher. On this occasion, spiritual professions and the future service of Gehrmann are also prayed. This spiritual attunement not only promises a nice framework for the upcoming consecration, but also a moment of reflection for everyone present.
With his decision to go the way of the deacon, Gehrmann becomes part of a long and traditional process that for many priests lies the basis for a fulfilling spiritual life. Every stage in this way is important and shapes the candidates in their personal and spiritual development. Observations and impulses collected as part of the pastoral course - among other things under the direction of experienced theologians such as Ansgar Pohlmann or Dr. Michael Menke-Peitzmeyer-promote a positive view of the challenges of the upcoming service.The anticipation for June 28th is great, both for Gehrmann and for the community, which will now welcome a new deacon in its ranks. It remains to be seen how Gehrmann will bring his experiences and energy into pastoral care in order to bring people closer to what it means to live in faith and in service in the community.
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