Kölner Dom: Pontifikalrequiem für Kardinal Meisner 

Thank you VERY much. An American from Boston, Massachusetts. It's a beautiful hymn and I was touched by how much it moved Barfing l Cardinal Woelke. Cardinal Meisner said it did miracles.

Please, what does the "linden one" refer to? Linden hand?

@@Xfranman Hallo, die linde... bezieht sich nicht auf den Baum lind ist eine alte deutsche Bezeichnung für sanft, mild, freundlich Shalom und seien Sie gesegnet!

@@einzigartiggeschaffen7280 Thanks so much. That's very kind. Many years ago, I was in your beautiful land as an American soldier Although I traveled some and met many wonderful Germans, I never visited Cologne. My Sister has visited this stunning ancient cathedral. I enjoy the music very much. The altar servers are wonderful, especially at the beginning of Mass as they create the "aisle" for His Eminence before the altar as they genuflect in unison. I've not seen anything like it. I am an old man now. I was sent from your beautiful land to Vietnam and war. Mary protected me. Thank you for your kindness. God bless you and those you love. Forgive me for never learning your language. I can ask for a beer and thank the server. 🤣

None know or have care to reply. Disappointing.

The pontificals are carried by an assistant to the bishop. He is usually also available as a chauffeur and is a layman. The other priest, dressed in black, is the master of ceremonies of the Cologne Cathedral. He is responsible for the liturgically correct course of a celebration.

​@@Joerg122Thank you.