The Peace Light is a continuous flame originating in the grotto of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. It is shared person to person throughout the world with a message of peace and friendship. The Peace Light 2025 carries the message “Give Thoughts of Peace”. A small moment of reflection can make a big difference – let’s spread peace together.”

Each year, a child from Upper Austria travels as a pilgrim to obtain the light from the grotto in Bethlehem. The light is then flown to Austria from where it is distributed at a Service of Dedication to delegations from across Europe who take it back, with a message of Peace, to their own countries for use at ecumenical services throughout the Continents and for the past decade on to the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The 2025 Austrian Peace Light International Service will take place on Saturday, December 6, at 2.00pm at the New Cathedral in Linz, Austria. A TAC delegation will be present. Interested in joining? We need at least one Scout to fill the following roles: flag bearer, Light bearer and prayer for peace presenter. Cubs may attend as part of the audience delegation. If interested, please contact the people listed below.

This year a livestream from the ceremony will be available. For more information follow The Association of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Austria (Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Österreichs, PPÖ) socials: