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900 years of the Ursberg monastery

14.03.2025 - 06.06.2025 ,
Klostermuseum Ursberg mit Klosterbibliothek (Ursberg Monastery Museum with Monastery Library)

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Klosterhof 2
86513 Ursberg
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The monastery town of Ursberg is celebrating its 900th anniversary in 2025 with a special exhibition from 14 March to 6 June. Designed by Holger Lauerer, the exhibition in St Josef's House shows the development of the first Premonstratensian monastery in southern Germany from its foundation in 1125 by Provost Ulrich I to the present day at 16 stations. Topics include the monastery's influence on culture, education and the economy, important personalities such as Norbert von Xanten and Burchard von Ursberg, the Swedish Wars and secularisation in 1802.

The acquisition by Dominikus Ringeisen in 1884 and the founding of the St Joseph's Congregation in 1897 are also highlighted. Pupils from Ringeisen Grammar School have created a section of the exhibition and offer guided tours for children. An extensive supporting programme with specialist lectures, special tours and church services accompanies the exhibition, which ends with a finissage on 6 June.

The exhibition is located on the ground floor in the cloister of the monastery.

Last edited on 17.04.2025

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Photo of a nun carrying a cardboard figure, with a person in a wheelchair next to her. (opens enlarged image)
They are looking forward to the exhibition "900 Years of Ursberg Monastery": Vicar General Sr M. Dominika Nuiding and Iris Leikert (from left) with a life-size depiction of Abbot Joseph II Höld, who presided over the Ursberg Premonstratensian monastery from 1708 to 1729. ©

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