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Vienna, Austria-Berlin, Germany
December 13th-14th, 2008
Berlin Scouting Delegation...
Members from Pack 152, Troop 46 & Troop 895.
Oliver Groeling, a member of Troop 46 "Freedom Outpost", was chosen to speak on behalf of the Transatlantic Council at the Peace Light Ceremony.
Distributing the flame to other Scouts throughout Germany!
And who says the night train ain't comfortable?
While some slept, others were faithfully guarding the Peace Light...
What is the Peace Light?
The Peace Light from Bethlehem in Austria was created as a charitable relief mission for children in need. Since 1986, it has co-operated with Scouts in many countries allowing the light to travel throughout Europe. Each year, an Austrian youth fetches the light from Jesus' birthplace in Bethlehem and brings it back to Austria for distribution it at a service of dedication to delegations from across Europe. The Scouts take it back with a message of Peace to their own countries. The light has been presented to such dignataries as Pope John Paul II, Mikhail Gorbatshow and former King Hussain of Jordan.
This year's Peacelight progression started in Vienna on December 13th and made its way to Berlin on DECEMBER 14th followed by an INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING ECUMENICAL SERVICE at the Marienkirche in Mitte.
