Church Music Festival in Hof: Closing Service with Organ Joy and Prayer
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A festive conclusion full of sound, prayer, and history
The closing service of the church music festival 650 Years of Organs in Hof combines spiritual depth with a special musical faith experience. In St. Lorenz Church, liturgical celebration meets a historical anniversary that places the organ as a cult instrument, the community as a spiritual entity, and church music as a living tradition at the center. The service is announced as a closing event for the anniversary with free admission and begins on October 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM. ([hof.de](https://www.hof.de/detail/id%3D69d8be030cc1182ebbe323b8))
Music, Liturgy, and Franciscan Spirit
The celebration is dedicated to the end of the ecumenical creation decade and the memorial day of Francis of Assisi. The world premiere of a new composition with a text by Francis of Assisi is planned, supported by singing, violin, choir, and organ. Lea Stühlmeyer, Lorenzo Lucca as the 1st concertmaster of the Hof Symphony Orchestra, the Bernhard-Lichtenberg Choir Hof, as well as Barbara Schrenk and Dr. Ludger Stühlmeyer shape the musical part; the liturgical leadership will be undertaken by Pastor PD Dr. habil. Verena Grüter and Community Reference Mechthild Fröh. ([hof.de](https://www.hof.de/detail/id%3D69d8be030cc1182ebbe323b8))
A place with special ecclesiastical historical significance
St. Lorenz Church is one of the historically significant churches in the center of Hof. The city describes it as part of a series of four central and historically important churches; furthermore, the city of Hof refers to the special history of the organ location Hof with connections to Nuremberg, Eichstätt, and the early organs in Franconia and Bavaria. This makes the closing service an event that uniquely brings together spirituality, theology, and music history. ([hof.de](https://www.hof.de/leben-erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten-in-hof/kirchen))
Arrive, celebrate together, pause
Those who attend this service will experience more than a concert and more than a festive liturgy. Here, a space for reflection, gratitude, and communal listening is created. The community celebrates a faith experience that connects historical depth with present vibrancy. Admission is free, the location is central in Hof, and the celebration is aimed at adults, seniors, couples, singles, and families. ([hof.de](https://www.hof.de/detail/id%3D69d8be030cc1182ebbe323b8))
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The closing service of the church music festival invites you to experience the power of church music in a special ecclesiastical atmosphere live. Those wanting to immerse themselves in organ sounds, prayer, and community will find here a dignified and inspiring conclusion to the anniversary year. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to rediscover faith, music, and history in Hof. ([hof.de](https://www.hof.de/detail/id%3D69d8be030cc1182ebbe323b8))
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