Himmelpforten Monastery (Harz)
Himmelpforten Monastery (
Harz Mountains of Germany,[1] halfway between Hasserode (in the borough of Wernigerode ) and Darlingerode
. The name "Himmelpforten" means the "Gates of Heaven".
History
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The monastery was founded in 1253 by the lords of Hartesrode in a sheltered, wooded valley, northwest of Hasserode. They chose this site because
sale of indulgences
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The Luther memorial tablet (Luthergedenkstein) erected in 1917 commemorates that meeting.
Personalities
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The noted theologian and preacher, Friar Andreas Proles, served in this monastery as prior until his death in 1503.
References
- ISBN 978-0-7524-7440-3.
51°49′47″N 10°44′30″E / 51.82972°N 10.74167°E
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