When does the candlelight procession begin?

The candlelight procession begins on 01.10.2026 at 18:00.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the parking lot Maria Eich in 73432 Aalen-Ebnat.

Is participation free of charge?

Yes, according to the event information, entry is free.

Does the devotion take place in bad weather?

Yes, in bad weather, the rosary devotion will take place in the parish church of Ebnat.

What type of event does this evening represent?

It is a Catholic candlelight procession with rosary devotion and veneration of Mary.

Can those interested without parish membership participate?

Yes, all interested are invited to participate.

Candlelight Procession to Maria Eich

Name: Candlelight Procession to Maria Eich with Rosary Devotion
Start: 2026-10-01T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-01T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Parkplatz Maria Eich

Candlelight Procession to Maria Eich: A Quiet Experience of Faith in October

As twilight falls in Ebnat, the spiritual atmosphere grows on the way to Maria Eich. The candlelight procession connects prayer, veneration of Mary, and walking together into a religious experience that makes peace, reflection, and community of faith palpable.

A Path of Prayer and Connection

The candlelight procession to Maria Eich opens the month of the rosary in a form that brings together Catholic tradition and lived spirituality. The shared journey with candlelight, the quiet praying of the rosary, and the devotion at the pilgrimage site shape this evening as a conscious experience of faith.

Maria Eich as a Historical Pilgrimage Site

Maria Eich is located about one kilometer southwest of Ebnat in the midst of the forest and is one of the longstanding religious sites of the pastoral unit Härtsfeld-Kochertal. The prayer and pilgrimage site dates back to a founding in 1686; the current open chapel was built in 1924/1925. This location uniquely combines nature, devotion to Mary, and local church history. ([se-haertsfeld-kochertal.de](https://se-haertsfeld-kochertal.de/maria-eich?utm_source=openai))

Rosary Devotion in a Shared Celebration Form

The rosary devotion is a familiar element of Catholic piety and provides space for silence, supplication, and gratitude. Especially at Maria Eich, this form unfolds its special effect: The path through the forest, the light of the candles, and the shared prayer allow the spiritual depth of the evening to be experienced intensively. The event is designed as a procession followed by devotion; in bad weather, the rosary devotion takes place in the parish church of Ebnat. ([se-haertsfeld-kochertal.de](https://se-haertsfeld-kochertal.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Kirchenfenster-Ausgabe-3.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Community that Supports

Organized by the Catholic parish of Ebnat, this evening stands for a vibrant spiritual community. The pastoral unit Härtsfeld-Kochertal describes its togetherness as shaped by care for one another, worship services, and communal life. This is what makes the candlelight procession a moment of faith that extends beyond the evening. ([se-haertsfeld-kochertal.de](https://se-haertsfeld-kochertal.de/?utm_source=openai))

What Visitors Can Expect

A dignified, reflective evening with procession, rosary prayer, and devotion at a historically significant pilgrimage site is expected. Those who engage will experience faith as a journey, light, and community. Participation offers a quiet yet intense moment of Catholic spirituality and invites one to experience Maria Eich live. ([aalen.de](https://www.aalen.de/lichterprozession-nach-maria-eich-mit-rosenkranzandacht.250138.htm?utm_source=openai))