Youth and virgin associations

Flags from Ohlau, Protestant men's and youth club (1908)

Geithain Virgins Association , 1907

Youth and virgin associations were founded in many places in Germany from the beginning of the 19th to the beginning of the 20th century. These associations were created in connection with the evangelical revival movement . However, there are and were also Catholic youth and virgin associations.

tasks

Youth and virgin associations historically served religious and educational purposes. They were mostly denominational. Associations and successor organizations that still exist today are also active in customs (such as processions , carnival customs ) and in sport.

Successor organizations

• Christian Association of Young People

See also

• Chastity movement

Web links

Commons : Young men and women clubs  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Youth clubs . In: Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon . 6th edition. Volume 10, Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig / Vienna 1907, pp.  373–374 .
• Rath men's and youth club
• Youth club “Frohsinn” evenings
• Young men’s club Elkenroth