Wingolf ( [ˈvɪŋɡɔlf]) is an umbrella organisation of 35 student fraternities at 34 universities in Germany, Austria and Estonia. It has approximately 5,000 members. It is one of the oldest oecumenical organisations in Germany. It has a close friendship with the Falkensteinerbund in Switzerland.
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It is a Christian fraternity, wears its own colours (black, white, gold), and, was the first German Studentenverbindung, which does not practice academic fencing.
Motto
The motto of all Wingolf fraternities is "Δι ένoς πάντα" - "Di henos panta" (Greek: all things through him (= Jesus Christ)). (Philippians 4, Verse 13).
Notable members
Germany
Estonia
Austria
References
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