Category Archives: Old Latin School in Wittenberg

Tag der Berufung des hl. Apostels Paulus (25. Januar)

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Wilhelm Weber

Ich lebe, doch nun nicht ich, sondern Christus lebt in mir. Galater 2,20a. Lied zum Eingang Antiphone Wie lieblich sind auf den Bergen die Füßen der Freudenboten, die da Frieden verkündigen, Gutes verkündigen. Jesaja 52,7 Introitus Gott sei uns … Continue reading →

Posted in biographies and other stories, Gottesdienst, Histories, biographies and other stories, Old Latin School in Wittenberg | Tagged Apostelgeschichte 26:4-23, Bekehrung St. Pauli, EKG 214, Galater 2:20b, Jesaja 45:22-25, Jesaja 52:7, LKG 206, Lucas Cranach d.J. 1549, Matthäus 19:27-30, Psalm 33:1, Psalm 67 | Leave a comment

Happy new year 2026 AD in the Old Latin School

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Wilhelm Weber

He, who sits on the throne, says: “Behold, I make all things new.“ Revelation 21,5 Dear friends of the Old Latin School with this great prospect from on high: Happy new year 2026 AD. Thank you for your support of the International Lutheran Society … Continue reading →

Posted in Old Latin School in Wittenberg | Tagged AD 2026, Catechism, God´s Word, ILC, LCMS, Luther´s teaching, Revelation 21:5 | Leave a comment

Den ganzen Tag in Lutherstadt Wittenberg unterwegs

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Wilhelm Weber

Ein lieber Kollege guckt zurück auf seinen vorläufig letzten Tag als “Führer” in der alten Lutherstadt. Hier sein Rückblick. Fast alle reagierten erstaunt auf diese Einladung. In den 20 Stunden kamen insgesamt nur 5 echte Gäste. Die waren 1 bis … Continue reading →

Posted in Feierabend | Tagged Dr. Martin Luther, Papst Leo X, Schicketanz, Schmidt, Verbum Dei manet | Leave a comment

Welcome to “English Stammtisch”

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Wilhelm Weber

On Maundy Thursday, we did not gather at our regular “Stammtisch” for obvious reasons, but I promised Janet Frese – the latest new comer in our team stateside – last month that I would explain what “Stammtisch” is all about. … Continue reading →

Posted in Old Latin School in Wittenberg | Tagged Catholics, English, Foreigners, Locals, Lutherans, Mother tongue speakers, Stammtisch, Table talk, Tour guides, Tourists, Visitors | Leave a comment

Lätare (4. Sonntag in den Fasten): Das Brot des Lebens

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Wilhelm Weber

Freuet Euch mit Jerusalem und seid fröhlich alle, die Ihr sie lieb habt. Siehe, ich breite aus bei ihr den Frieden wie einen Strom. Jesaja 66,10.12 Introitus Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen, HERR Zebaoth! Meine Seele verlangt und sehnt sich … Continue reading →

Posted in Gottesdienst, Lätare, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Passionszeit | Tagged 2. Korinther 1:3-7, Abendmahl, Jesaja 54:7-10, Jesaja 66:10.12, Johann Franck 1650, Johannes 12:20-24, Johannes 6:47-51, LKG 236, Lucas Cranach d.J, Predigt, Psalm 84:2-13, Reformationsaltar, Violett | Leave a comment

The Lord´s treasures are good, meet and salutary.

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Wilhelm Weber

The sermon text for this past Sunday according to the regional lectionary: A vision appeared to Paul during the night: A Macedonian man was standing there urging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” After Paul saw the vision, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lutherstadt Wittenberg | Tagged 1. Tim.2:4, Acts 16:9-15, Apology XIII:II, Baptismal fonts in Wittenberg, God´s Word, Luke 12:42, Lydia, Mt.28:19, Philippi, Small Catechism, St. Paul, Tapisserie 1563 | Leave a comment

The true treasure of the church is the most holy Gospel

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Wilhelm Weber

The 62nd thesis of Luther´s famous listing claims: “Der wahre Schatz der Kirche ist das heilige Evangelium der Herrlichkeit und Gnade Gottes.“ (Verus thesaurus ecclesie est sacrosanctum euangelium glorie et gratie dei.) i.e. the true treasure of the church is the holy … Continue reading →

Posted in Lutherstadt Wittenberg | Tagged Dr. Martin Luther, Hebrews 3:15, Hebrews 4, Heiltum, Isaiah 55, Kreuzessplitter, Lucas Cranach, Luke 8, Psalm 119, Psalm 95:7, Reformationsaltar, Sexagesimae | Leave a comment

Wittenberg´s treasure hunt

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Wilhelm Weber

My friend Michael Schicketanz (who poses as Philipp Melanchthon) announced a guided tour of hidden treasures in the old city of Wittenberg (Wittenberger Altstadt). This treasure hunt was scheduled for the official holiday for tour guides (Weltgästeführertag). So Michael and … Continue reading →

Posted in Lutherstadt Wittenberg | Tagged Der Beständige, Johann Friedrich III, Kurfürst, Michael Schicketanz, Treasure hunt, Weltgästeführertag | Leave a comment

Two kingdoms cooperate to build this Lutheran school

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Wilhelm Weber

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me. Proverbs 27,11 In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2,3 In the year of the Lord 1564 in … Continue reading →

Posted in Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Uncategorized | Tagged 1. Tim.4, 1.Timotheus 4:13.15-16, Alte Lateinschule, August von Sachsen, Insa Christiane Hennen, Johannes 10:27-28, Johannes 6:68, Kolosser 3:16, Matthäus 18:10, Matthäus 18:14, Matthäus 19:14;, Paul Eber, Psalm 111:10, Psalm 119, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:124-125, Römer 1:16, Vivian Kleeblatt | Leave a comment

Movies with Martin Luther & Olga

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Wilhelm Weber

Olga Baranovska from the Ukrainian Lutheran Church has organised a Christian cinema club. Every Saturday elderly Ukrainian women gather in the foyer of the Old Latin School to watch a Christian movie after which they discuss important Christian topics, Bible … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Bible Stories, Cinema, Movies, Natalia Zubrytska, Olga Baranovska | Leave a comment