Lost souls find solace at the Gedenkort für die Sternenkinder Obelisk. This memorial, nestled within Greifswald’s Neuer Friedhof, offers a poignant sanctuary. It’s a place where grieving parents can remember and honor their stillborn children, often called “Sternenkinder” or “butterfly children”. The Gedenkort für die Sternenkinder Obelisk isn’t just a monument. It’s a testament to love, loss, and remembrance. Since 2009, this spot has provided comfort to those grappling with the unimaginable grief of losing a child before or shortly after birth. A large boulder bears the inscription, “Die Stillgeborenen – geliebt, beweint und nicht vergessen” (“The Stillborn – loved, mourned, and not forgotten”). Twice a year, memorial services take place here, bringing families together to share their grief and find solace in collective remembrance. The Gedenkort für die Sternenkinder Obelisk recently welcomed a new addition: a small “Lichthaus,” a lantern-like structure where candles can be lit. This offers a quiet, reflective space within the memorial. The Lichthaus’s creation is a story in itself. Dresden metalworker Martin Mixsa, whose father had left his mark on Greifswald’s Dom, constructed it. The base is a stone salvaged from a Dresden building destroyed in the bombing of February 13, 1945. This detail adds another layer of meaning to the Gedenkort für die Sternenkinder Obelisk. It symbolizes hope and renewal, the idea that even from destruction, new life can emerge. The Gedenkort für die Sternenkinder Obelisk is a place of quiet contemplation, where the weight of grief is acknowledged and honored. It serves as a reminder that these tiny lives, though brief, were deeply loved and will never be forgotten.
Universität Greifswald – Stabsstelle Digitale Lehre
“Do you want to revolutionize teaching?” This question echoes in the halls of the Universität Greifswald – Stabsstelle Digitale Lehre.