Marienberg Abbey
Marienberg Abbey (Abtei Marienberg/Abbazia Monte Maria) | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Province | South Tyrol |
Location | |
Location | Mals, Italy |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Style | Romanesque/Baroque |
Groundbreaking | 8c |
Marienberg Abbey (
It has maintained a long tradition of education and, at 1,340 m, it is Europe’s highest abbey. It retains a Baroque style with Romanesque elements, and has some well-maintained frescos.
History
The history of the foundation goes back to Charlemagne, who established the St. John Benedictine monastery between 780 and 786 in Müstair further up in the valley.
Sometime after 880, the Benedictine monastery was dissolved and re-established as a convent for both sexes. About two hundred years later there was a reorganization, when
About one hundred years after its foundation the abbey suffered from serious conflict. It was sacked twice by nobles under Abbot Konrad III (1271–98) and in 1304 Abbot Hermann was killed by Ulrich of Matsch. The
In 1418 Marienberg was burned down and was later rebuilt.
After a period of decline in the sixteenth century, several
In 1807 Marienberg was dissolved by the
Today the monks specialise in adult education: weekend courses and longer retreats are held at the abbey. The abbey itself is available for tours.
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References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Marienberg". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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