Peace be with you!

This was the motto for the consecration of the reconstructed Dresdner Frauenkirche that was celebrated on Oktober 30^th 2005. The church was filled with representatives from the world of religion, politics, economics, science and culture. Moreover, members of the sponsorship groups and representatives of the many private sponsors were also present. What is more, Neumarkt Square, bathed in sunlight, overflowed with in excess of 60,000 people, who had gathered to join in the consecration service on site. Large screens had been set up, enabling them to follow the events unfolding inside the church. Millions of people watching on television were also witnesses of this historic moment.

After the church service was over, the people were treated to numerous events held in and around the Frauenkirche in celebration of a festival of joy that was part of the so-called "Festival of the First Three Days". In order to give due respect to this historic occasion, it was decided to proclaim a period of celebration that was planned to last until Easter 2006 and communicate to visitors the joyous message of the newly reconstructed Frauenkirche by way of the numerous events organised in connection with it.