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13.08.2026 - 12:06 Uhr
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Auf den Spuren von Missionar Johann Flierl: Museumsleiterin aus dem Birgland in Papua-Neuguinea

Der 12. Juli ist in Papua-Neuguinea ein besonderer Tag. Vor 140 Jahren war Johann Flierl, der Missionar aus dem Birgland, dort angekommen. Gerda Stollner nahm dies zum Anlass für ihre zweite Reise in den pazifischen Inselstaat.

Großer Andrang herrschte beim Festgottesdienst in der Hauptstadt Port Moresby. Bild: Gerda Stollner
Großer Andrang herrschte beim Festgottesdienst in der Hauptstadt Port Moresby.

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