A Catholic priest in Germany is facing criticism for leading a Halloween-themed prayer service on Halloween while dressed as Dracula, complete with a half-open coffin and a fog machine.
Father Michael Korell, the vicar of the parish, held the service for around 50 people inside the funeral chapel of St. George’s Cemetery. The event included prayers and hymns.
He told the French newspaper the Tribune Chrétienne that his goal was to “reach out to those who no longer have a connection with the Church” and that “I wanted to make it clear that we don’t have to be afraid of death.”
He later clarified that no Mass took place and that he wore his clerical clothing underneath the Dracula cape.
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