PH Consulate General in Frankfurt Celebrates its First Simbang Gabi with Filipino-German Community

Philippine Consulate General to Frankfurt staff together with Consul General Evelyn D. Austria-Garcia and Fr. Mario Estrella pose for a photo opportunity after the celebration of the Holy Mass. (Frankfurt PCG photo)

FRANKFURT 18 December 2019 – The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt sponsored the first of the nine nights of the “Simbang Gabi” in celebration of the Christmas season at St. Ignatius Church and hosted a simple reception for the members of the Filipino-German community on 16 December 2019.

The Filipino Catholic community of St. Ignatius Church holds the 9-day Christmas dawn masses annually. This year’s Simbang Gabi is being celebrated by Fr. Mario Estrella of the Archdiocese of Bistum Limburg.

Philippine Consul General to Frankfurt Evelyn D. Austria-Garcia explained the cultural significance of the Simbang Gabi after the mass. She also expressed appreciation to the members of the Filipino community for their support to the Consulate’s activities this year and expressed hope that they will continue to work closely with the Consulate in the coming year.

The Simbang Gabi event was attended by some Filipino-German community members as well as other Frankfurt-based expatriates. The celebration was capped with a reception featuring Filipino delicacies. END

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