The Brotherhood Of St. Christoph, Austria
Living Christian Charity
Brotherhood of St. Christoph - Coat of Arms
www.bruderschaft-st-christoph.org
Next to the entrance of the Arlberg Hospiz Hotel you will find the coat of arms of the Brotherhood of St. Christoph in Austria: the lamb of God, the Cross of Constance and three small crosses, symbolizing the Christian virtues faith, hope and love.
In 1386 Heinrich, a child from Kempten, built the hospice at the Arlberg massif. Countless travellers venturing the tedious path over the Arlberg massif who were looking for shelter found refuge from the elements at the small hospice in St. Christoph. Pope Boniface IX granted Heinrich the privilege of founding the Brotherhood of St. Christoph in Austria. Together with his brothers the former pig farmer roamed the mountains looking for lost and exhausted travellers. In the first winter of its existence members of the Brotherhood of St. Christoph saved seven men from certain death in the snow.
The Brotherhood Of St. Christoph In Austria – Giving Hope
Brotherhood of St. Christoph - Arlberg Hospiz
Making sacrifices, living Christian charity and giving your fellow men hope: the Brotherhood of St. Christoph founded in Austria counts more than 17.000 members today, who care for Heinrich’s legacy and continue his work in the 21st century. The Brotherhood St. Christoph is a charity organization with numerous famous members from society, politics and economy.
Several members of European royalty were ceremoniously welcomed into the Brotherhood of St. Christoph by the Werner family like any other aspirant. The Brotherhood of St. Christoph supports children or families with children who fell into hard times with no fault of their own. Where the Foundling Heinrich saved travellers from harm in the thunderstorms of the Arlberg massif, the Brotherhood of St. Christoph saves people from “social thunderstorms” today.
”Man, be noble, helpful and good“ – the Brotherhood of St. Christoph in Austria lives Christian charity. For further Information or an application form please visit the webpage of the Brotherhood of St. Christoph.
