When does the reading with Dr. Claudia Sticher take place?

The event takes place on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Where does the biblical storytelling take place?

The venue is the Bishop's Cathedral and Diocesan Museum at Domstraße 3 in Mainz.

How much is the admission?

Admission costs 5 Euros per person.

What stories will be told?

The focus is on the story of Job's wife at the family carpet and an encounter of the figure of King Ecclesiastes with a Vanitas chasuble.

Is prior registration required?

The museum asks for prior registration.

Who is the event suitable for?

The reading is directed at adults and anyone interested in biblical storytelling, literature, art history, and religious imagery.

When Biblical Stories Come to Life: Claudia Sticher Tells at the Mainz Cathedral Museum

Name: Of Whispers, Futility, and the Joy of Life – Biblical Storytelling with Dr. Claudia Sticher
Start: 2026-11-20T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-20T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Bischöfliches Dom- und Diözesanmuseum

When Works of Art Begin to Tell: Biblical Storytelling at the Mainz Cathedral Museum

On November 20, 2026, the Bishop's Cathedral and Diocesan Museum Mainz transforms into a special resonant space for language, art, and biblical storytelling tradition. On the Reading Day of Rhineland-Palatinate, Dr. Claudia Sticher invites you to a literary reading, in which selected artworks from the museum enter into a lively dialogue with stories from the Bible.

Between Image, Voice, and Traditional Story

Storytelling unfolds its strongest effect where narrative not only informs but changes perception. Dr. Claudia Sticher is a trained biblical storyteller and guides the audience through an event where the oral art of storytelling meets the sensory presence of medieval art. The voice becomes the key that unlocks hidden meanings.

At the center is, among other things, the story of Job's wife at the family carpet. The artwork does not appear as a silent exhibit, but as a narrative scene. Motifs, figures, and religious imagery gain a new depth through the reading.

Job, Ecclesiastes, and the Great Question of Life

The title Of Whispers, Futility, and the Joy of Life refers to central themes of biblical literature: transience, human limitation, and the search for meaning. The event connects these existential questions with the life-affirming power of storytelling.

The figure of King Ecclesiastes also relates to a Vanitas chasuble. In this encounter, literary narratives, Christian iconography, and art historical observations intertwine. The Vanitas tradition reminds us of the finitude of all existence, while the joy of life sets a contrasting, sensory accent.

Literary Experience in a Historic Museum Space

The reading atmosphere in the Cathedral and Diocesan Museum promises an intense cultural experience. Between sacred art, centuries-old imagery, and the focused voice of the storyteller, an intimate connection between literature and museum arises. The art of language is not treated abstractly here, but is directly experienceable.

For literature enthusiasts, the evening offers an unusual perspective on biblical texts. The narratives appear as multifaceted literature whose themes reach into the present. At the same time, the event opens up a cultural discourse on memory, transience, image interpretation, and the question of how stories remain alive across generations.

An Evening for Curious Listeners

The event is aimed at adults interested in biblical storytelling, literature, art history, and religious imagery. No prior knowledge is required. What matters is the willingness to engage with the power of a well-told story and to view familiar motifs from a new perspective.

Conclusion: Stories that Resound in Memory

Visitors can expect a concentrated author-encounter with biblical tradition, an impressive reading, and a new access to the artworks of the Mainz Cathedral Museum. Those who want to experience language, voice, and image in a special reading atmosphere should spend this evening live at the museum.