{"id":43314,"date":"2026-10-07T13:34:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T11:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stiftadmont.at\/?p=43314"},"modified":"2026-10-07T14:04:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T12:04:59","slug":"when-good-meets-evil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stiftadmont.at\/en\/blog\/wenn-das-gute-auf-das-boese-trifft\/","title":{"rendered":"When Good Meets Evil \u2013 World premiere at Admont Abbey"},"content":{"rendered":"

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World premiere of \u201eThe Play of St Blasius and the Admont Library Devil\u201c<\/h5>\n

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A saint, a devil, centuries-old legends and one of the world\u2019s most famous monastery libraries: On 20 November 2026, from 6 pm, the Stiftskellerhof at Admont Benedictine Abbey will<\/strong> the setting for an extraordinary world premiere. The Aigner Erzteufel are staging \u201eThe Play of St Blasius and the Admont Library Devil\u201c for the first time, written by the renowned historian Dr Josef Hasitschka.
\nWhen bells ring out, torches and candles pierce the darkness, and the Aigner Erzteufel enter the Stiftskellerhof, two worlds collide: light and darkness, good and evil, history and the present.<\/p>\n

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In this play, written especially for this unique location, Dr Josef Hasitschka delves deep into the legends of the Ges\u00e4use and the history of Admont Benedictine Abbey.<\/p>\n

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The photo in the header and on the right is AI-generated!<\/em><\/p>\n

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The focus is on St Blasius, patron saint of the monastery and church in Admont. Opposite him stands an extraordinary figure who can actually be found in the world-famous Admont Abbey Library: the \u201eLibrary Devil\u201c created by Josef Stammel. With his heavy \u2018Book of Sins\u2019 on his back, he searches for people\u2019s faults \u2013 until St Blasius steps in his way:<\/p>\n

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\u201eYou haven\u2019t recorded the effort,<\/em><\/strong>
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\n\u201cyou have fallen prey to envy, hatred and resentment.\"<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is precisely where one of the play\u2019s key messages lies: evil is not simply banished. Even the library devil is given the chance to change. The antagonist becomes a servant of good; darkness turns to light.<\/p>\n

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Legends from the Ges\u00e4use come to life<\/h5>\n

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Josef Hasitschka weaves the play together with ancient traditions from Admont and the Ges\u00e4use region. The Devil\u2019s Church, the legends of Johnsbach, the petrified tailor and the legendary Amtmann\u2019s gallows all form part of the production.
\nAnd there\u2019s no shortage of humour either. In the story of the bailiff, even the Devil is made to suffer so much that he finally exclaims, exasperated: \u201eI want nothing more to do with you \u2026 You\u2019re too bad even for hell!\u201c
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An evening of fire, bells and light<\/h5>\n

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Fanfares, the deep Blasius bell, light, music, fire and the historic walls of the Stiftskellerhof create a striking backdrop against which old stories come to life once more for one evening.<\/p>\n

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\nAnd ultimately, there is a message that extends far beyond the game: unity rather than division, love rather than resentment, light rather than darkness \u2013 and the opportunity to change for the better.<\/p>\n

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To round off the event, traditional Krampus bags are handed out. What began as a play about evil ultimately becomes a celebration of good \u2013 filled with a sense of community, light, joy and a centuries-old Admont tradition.<\/p>\n

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