After the service, the community invited the group to join them for breakfast – an opportunity to chat and share their impressions.

“It wasn’t just the religious ritual in the church, but above all the feeling at breakfast of how people interacted with one another,” reports Alita from Nepal, emphasising: “Even as an international student among strangers, I felt so much warmth. It was incredibly lovely to sit with people who genuinely wanted to talk to me, were curious about my experiences in a foreign country, and made me feel like I belonged.” Amit from India also highlights the atmosphere: “Experiencing Easter in Germany for the first time was uplifting and enriching. What surprised me most was the deep sense of community and the peaceful atmosphere of the service.”

Regina Bernhardt was moved by her students’ openness: “I always find it wonderful how such moments cross boundaries. The students bring their own religious and cultural traditions with them – and are able to understand and share in the symbolism of light and renewal.” For her, the Resurrection has not only religious significance, but also represents the awakening of nature, the transition from winter to spring – and the light that triumphs over darkness.