The interested party's path to entering the monastery
Entering the monastery in Admont: How does one become a monk here?
JESUS CHRIST SAYS:
"Come and follow me"
If you are seriously interested in joining the monastery in Admont, please contact the Mr Abbot Gerhard Hafner O.S.B. or to the novice master P. Subprior Thomas Stellwag-Carion O.S.B.
Entry into the monastery at Admont: Candidacy and postulancy
First, you will come to our monastery for a number of guest stays. During these stays, we get to know one another, and the decision to join our monastery may take shape. After that, the postulancy begins. You will be given a room in the cloister (living quarters) and will follow the daily routine alongside the monks. This period of postulancy can last between 2 and 6 months.
Request for admission into the novitiate
Investiture in the monastic robe and commencement of the 12-month novitiate
At the start of the novitiate, one receives the habit, the religious habit. One then spends the entire year in the monastery. It is characterised by daily novitiate lessons. There, one studies, above all, the Rule of St Benedict and gets to know the monastery, its duties and its history. In addition, one is introduced to the prayer of the Psalms and to Benedictine spirituality. Nevertheless, during this year, the brother is still free to leave the monastery at any time.
Application to make "temporary profession" for 3 years
Following the one-year novitiate, one may take temporary vows (Vows) for a period of three years. This time is therefore intended to allow for further exploration of their vocation. Many young monks then begin studying theology or other subjects in order to prepare for their future responsibilities.
Request to pronouce their ‘solemn (perpetual) profession’
It is only after three years, at the earliest, that one may take solemn vows. By taking these vows, one commits oneself for life to the community at Admont Benedictine Abbey.
Minimum requirements for admission to Admont Abbey
demanded of candidates are:
- the Matura or
- a completed vocational training programme.
The age limit for entering the monastery in Admont is generally between 18 and 40 years of age. However, exceptions may be made in special cases.
