Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be with you! And when he had so said, he showed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you! As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. (John 20:19–21)

“Peace be with you” – these are the words Jesus said to his disciples on the day of his resurrection on Easter morning. Every visitor to the Frauenkirche takes this blessing away with them. When the church is open to visitors, one of the church guides says a spiritual message from the pulpit twice an hour. Words from the Bible or lines of poetry create a moment of peace and contemplation, always ending with the blessing.

Beneath the old church cross which was salvaged from the ruins of the Frauenkirche, visitors can light a prayer candle. The candle-light might evoke memories of someone dear to you; it might be a sign of gratitude and comfort, and the message on it is a call for peaceful co-existence: “Peace be with you”.