Christmette München 2024 – die Christmette ist die Heilige Messe, die in der Nacht vom 24. auf den 25. Dezember gefeiert wird. Eigentlich beginnt sie traditionell erst um Mitternacht, aber in den meisten Münchner Pfarreien bereits um 22 Uhr. Obwohl viele sonst eher selten einen Gottesdienst besuchen, gehört die Christmette in den meisten Familien zum festen Weihnachtsritual. Deshalb sind die Kirchen am Weihnachtsabend immer besonders voll.
In the Frauendom with the Archbishop
The impressive Liebfrauendom ist das Wahrzeichen der bayerischen Landeshauptstadt. Innen gliedern ihn elf Säulenpaare. Die Decke des Doms ziert ein beeindruckendes spätgotisches Sterngewölbe. Das Weihnachtsfest wird hier an Heiligabend bereits um 15 Uhr eingeläutet. Dann schlagen in den beiden Türmen 20 Minuten lang die zehn mächtigen Glocken. Die eigentliche Christmette mit Erzbischof Reinhard Kardinal Marx beginnt um 22 Uhr. Der gesamte Gottesdienst wird auch live broadcast on the Internet. Address: Dom Zu Unserer Lieben Frau, Frauenplatz 12, 80331 München.
In the Theatinerkirche with organ and trumpet
The church of St. Kajetan on Odeonsplatz is better known as the Theatinerkirche. It was built in the late Italian Baroque style. The interior is rather plain and white. The Theatinerkirche also has massive columns and an impressive dome at a height of 70 meters. In addition, the high altar is lined with larger-than-life statues. The Christmas mass begins at 8 pm. Address: St. Kajetan, Salvatorplatz 2a, 80333 München
Christmas Mass Munich in St. Maximilian
The neo-Romanesque St. Maximilian Church with its twin towers is located directly on the Isar and is led by Pastor Rainer-Maria Schießler. The Christmas mass with choir, organ and trumpet is at 10 pm. Address: St. Maximilian, Deutingerstr. 4, 80469 München.
In Alter Peter with solemn laying of the crib
The Gothic St. Peter's Church is located near Marienplatz. It is affectionately known as Alter Peter because it is the oldest church in Munich. St. Peter's is one of Munich's landmarks. The baroque high altar with the golden statue of St. Peter is particularly beautiful. Christmas mass begins at 10.30 pm. Address: St. Peter, Rindermarkt 1, 80331 München.
In the mighty St. Paul's Church
The neo-Gothic St. Paul's Church on Theresienwiese is one of the tallest and mightiest churches in the city. It was actually designed by Georg von Hauberrisser. He had also designed the new town hall from 1867 to 1909. . Although the interior looks rather plain, it is still impressively designed. The Christmas mass begins at 10 pm. Address: St. Paul, St.-Pauls-Platz 11, 80336 München.
