The Holy Aurelius

Description

This tour goes back 1,200 years to the first Hirsau monasteries dedicated to Saint Aurelius. Who was this saint and how did he come to be venerated in the Black Forest? And how did the Aurelius Monastery develop into the powerful St. Peter and Paul Monastery, one of the medieval power centers? This Hirsau visit takes you to the Aurelius Church and the Monastery Museum with selected exhibits. Speakers: Dr. Edwin Kandziora

Highlights

• Tour of the first Hirsau monasteries
• Insight into the Aurelius Church and the Monastery Museum
• Speaker: Dr. Edwin Kandziora

General Information

The tour takes you back 1,200 years to the origins of Saint Aurelius and his veneration in the Black Forest. Participants will learn more about the development of the Aurelius Monastery into the significant St. Peter and Paul Monastery.

Location

Calwer Straße 6, 75365 Calw, Germany

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