Feast of St. Genesius in Schienen

May 17, 2026 Translation Festival St. Genesius, Schienen, 10:30 a.m. The Translation Festival, which commemorates the transfer of the relic of St. Genesius to Schienen, is celebrated on the Sunday after Ascension Day. In 2026, this festival falls on June 1. The Translation Festival in St. Genesius Schienen is traditionally celebrated on the Sunday after Ascension Day and falls on May 17, 2026. It commemorates the solemn return of the miraculous image “Mary with the Child” to the rebuilt church in Schienen following the destruction of the Thirty Years’ War. In ecclesiastical tradition, the term “Translation” refers to the transfer of sacred objects or relics. According to tradition, the rescued image of Mary was initially taken to St. Michael’s Chapel, but it miraculously reappeared several times in the ruins of the destroyed church. This was interpreted as a sign to rebuild the church. After its completion, the miraculous image was solemnly carried back—the festival commemorates this event to this day. The Translation Festival combines the veneration of Mary with the history of the reconstruction and Schienen’s centuries-old pilgrimage tradition. It is celebrated with a solemn Mass and a procession and is one of the most significant religious festivals in the region.