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Holy Father Pope Francis<\/p>\n

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Dear Abbot Gerhard, I was delighted to learn of the forthcoming celebrations to mark the 950th anniversary of the Benedictine Abbey of Admont. I thank God for the long and blessed work of your community in Styria and far beyond. Through the intercession of the...<\/div>\n
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Dr Wilhelm Krautwaschl <\/p>\n

Diocesan Bishop of Graz-Seckau<\/p>\n

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Experiencing a sense of the greatness of God It would be interesting to see how Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg and Hemma of Gurk would react today, 950 years later, if they were to see the Benedictine Abbey of Admont ... How surprised Hemma would be that the...<\/div>\n
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Dr Franz Lackner OFM<\/p>\n

Archbishop of Salzburg<\/p>\n

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Almost a millennium ago, twelve monks sent from Salzburg brought the Rule of St Benedict to Upper Styria. Thanks to the foundation of Hemma von Gurk and the permission of Gebhard, the then Archbishop of Salzburg, a monastic community was founded that was...<\/div>\n
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Superintendent Wolfgang Rehner<\/p>\n

Protestant Church Styria<\/p>\n

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950 years of Admont Abbey. Greetings and blessings from the ecumenical world, especially from the Protestant side. Admont Abbey has been in contact and neighbourly relations with Protestants for half of its history. Over the years, the design of the areas of contact...<\/div>\n
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Johannes Perkmann OSB<\/p>\n

Abbot President of the Austrian Benedictine Congregation<\/p>\n

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It is something remarkable to be able to celebrate 950 years of existence, especially in our otherwise short-lived times with all their \"momentanisms\" and transience. Admont Abbey, founded in 1074 by Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg with the estates of St Hemma, has...<\/div>\n
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Dr Korbinian Birnbacher OSB<\/p>\n

Archabbot of St Peter's<\/p>\n

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On 15 June - the feast day of the monastery's founder Gebhard - I am always allowed to give a spiritual word to the confreres of Admont ... during a Eucharistic celebration. I can do this as abbot of the monastery that founded the first monks 950 years ago.<\/div>\n
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Hermann Glettler<\/p>\n

Diocesan Bishop of Innsbruck<\/p>\n

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950 years! Congratulations to Abbot Gerhard and his community and to all the people and organisations that benefit from Admont. I have deliberately chosen this economic term because Admont is indeed an ecclesiastical place that is alive and has set many things in motion,...<\/div>\n
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SR. Dr Hanna Jurmann OSB<\/p>\n

Benedictine nuns Steinerkirchen<\/p>\n

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A small period of the remarkable 950-year history of Admont Abbey is interwoven with the history of the Benedictine Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Steinerkirchen an der Traun (Upper Austria). The commitment of the sisters in Admont and also on the Frauenberg is based...<\/div>\n
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SR. M. Elisabeth Barlage OSB<\/p>\n

Frauenw\u00f6rth Abbey on Lake Chiemsee<\/p>\n

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I have been a guest at Admont Benedictine Abbey since 2014 and have been able to recharge my batteries in this spiritual and scenically beautiful atmosphere. The more often I come, the more I feel at home there. As a Benedictine nun in Frauenw\u00f6rth Abbey, I am allowed to...<\/div>\n
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Dr Alexander Van der Bellen<\/p>\n

Federal President of the Republic of Austria<\/p>\n

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Many things last for a few years or perhaps decades, a few last for centuries. However, it is hard to imagine something lasting for almost a millennium. Admont Benedictine Abbey is a very special place that is celebrating such an...<\/div>\n
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Karl Nehammer, MSc<\/p>\n

Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria<\/p>\n

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In 2024, the Benedictine monastery of Admont can look back on 950 years of existence and the diverse history of development associated with it. When Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg founded the monastery in 1074 on the basis of a donation from St Hemma of Gurk, he was able to...<\/div>\n
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Christopher Drexler<\/p>\n

Governor of Styria <\/p>\n

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Benedictine monks have been living in Admont Abbey according to the Benedictine Rule since 1074. \"Ora et labora et lege\" not only characterises everyday life in the monastery, but is also an integral part of the monastery's diverse fields of activity for the whole...<\/div>\n
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HR Dr Christian Sulzbacher<\/p>\n

District Governor of Liezen<\/p>\n

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Dear readers In 1074, 950 years ago, the Benedictine Abbey of Admont was founded and has developed into the spiritual, cultural and economic centre of the Liezen district over this long period. Despite the many and varied...<\/div>\n
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Christian Haider<\/p>\n

Mayor of the market town of Admont<\/p>\n

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This year we are celebrating a very special anniversary in Admont together with Admont Abbey. The anniversary \"950 years of Admont Abbey\" not only stands for 950 years of monastic life within the monastery walls of Admont, but also speaks to many...<\/div>\n
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Albert Wonasch\u00fctz<\/p>\n

Professor at the Stiftsgymnasium Admont; director of the church choir<\/p>\n

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\"Therefore we praise you with all the angels and saints, and unite with them in singing the praises of your glory\". These words introduce the \"Sanctus\", the part of the Catholic Ordinary of the Mass in which the coexistence of heavenly and earthly liturgy is symbolised.<\/div>\n
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