The Order of Saint Benedict - OSB

multilingual: general information and monastic topics; Regula Benedicti: bibliography, Latin text and translations in Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish; .links to academic institutions, Benedictine monasteries and sites of several other orders

1. Projects and topics 2. Monasteries (Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Columbia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, the U.S.A.) 3. Link lists 4. Research and Publication Centers

Cluny: F�d�ration des sites clunisiens

http://fsc.cluny.free.fr/francais/cadre.html

French: short history of Cluny in general, chapters about 40 particular monasteries in France, Switzerland, Spain and Italy (partly with links to their homepages)

Deutsche Homepage des OSB

http://www.benediktiner.de/

links to monasteries world wide and other orders

English Benedictine Congregation Website

http://www.benedictines.org.uk/

alphabetical list of houses (each with a short presentation), history of the congregation, search engine

The Benedictines: An Introduction

https://www.osb.org/gen/bendctns.html

with many links to respective entries in the Catholic Encyclopedia and bibliographies

Vereinigung der Benediktinerinnen Deutschlands

http://www.benediktinerinnen.de/

address list (partly with links), short information about monasteries

1.Projects and topics

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�Der St. Gallener Klosterplan�

http://www.phil.uni-sb.de/projekte/kunst/recenseo/kl1.htm

article by Susanne Schmitz MA Saarbr�cken, 1999

Liturgy and music education links

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/9386/

alphabetical link list

Pontificio Ateneo S.Anselmo - The Pontifical Athenaeum of St. Anselm

http://www.ans.urbe.it/ [opens in a new window]

Ital., Engl.: publications, information about Study programmes, fields and specializations, access to the library catalogue

Projekt zu den Urkunden des Klosters Cluny

http://www.uni-muenster.de/Fruehmittelalter/Projekte/Cluny/ [opens in a new window]

Engl., Germ., (partly French, Ital., Span.): research bibliographies: international and studies in M�nster, list of Cluniac abbots (partly with links to respective entries in the Catholic Encyclopedia), research report, links, NEW: Full text of the Bullarium Cluniacense with Index!

2.Monasteries

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4. Research and Publication Centers

Argentina

Abadia San Benito de Lujan

http://www.sbenito.org/ [opens in a new window]

Span.: the life of St. Benedict, propagation of the rule, history of the order, list of Benedictine congregations, introductory text about the Regula Benedicti and Spanish translation with footnotes

Austria

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4. Research and Publication Centers

Admont

http://www.stiftadmont.at/ [opens in a new window]

Engl., German: historical information on the monastery and the order

Admont

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stift_Admont [opens in a new window]

German: extensive Wikipedia article

Admontinisches Universum

http://ezines.onb.ac.at:8080/ejournal/pub/admont/

pictures of the library, of frescos, sculptures and books in the library, German: texts about history, arts and conception of the library, links

Altenburg

http://www.stift-altenburg.at/

exhibition of archaeological discoveries around Austrian monasteries, historical survey of the monastery, detailed link list

Georgenberg-Fiecht

http://members.tirol.com/w.muenz/

German: detailed information about the history of the monastery and about Benedict, pictures and photos, virtual tour, links

Gleink (in Speyr)

http://www.dioezese-linz.at/pfarren/steyr-gleink/geschichtliches_1.htm

German: extensive history and building history, description of the monastery and of the art treasures, with photos

G�ttweig

http://www.stiftgoettweig.or.at/

minimal information, alphabetical link list

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stift_G%C3%B6ttweig [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Kremsm�nster

http://www.stift-kremsmuenster.at/

historical information, founding legend; illustrated texts on exhibits of the � treasury of the monastery �: Flabellum, Codex Millenarius, the Tassilo candlestick and the Tassilo chalices, as well as medieval� images of the Virgin Mary included in the exhibition series �Gotiksch�tze Ober�sterreich�; survey of illuminated manuscripts in the library of Kremsm�nster monastery

Lambach

http://www.stift-lambach.at/

German: short history of the monastery, information about Benedict and Adalbero

Mariazell (Kleinmariazell)

http://www.kleinmariazell.at/new/content/site/geschichte/

German: extensive history of the monastery

Melk (Stift)

http://www.stiftmelk.at/

history outline

Michaelbeuren

http://www.abtei-michaelbeuern.at/

German: history of the abbey, library with photos from important manuscripts, links

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Michaelbeuern [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Salzburg: Stift St. Peter

http://www.stift-stpeter.at/ [opens in a new window]

historical survey, links to Benedictine monasteries in Austria, Institute of Benedictine studies, Austrian Institute of Liturgy

Salzburg (Kloster Nonnberg)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Nonnberg [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

St. Paul (Benediktinerstift)

http://www.stift-stpaul.at/

brief information on the history of the monastery and the order, the Romanic basilica and the collections of the monastery

900 Jahre Benediktinerstift St. Paul

http://iis.ksn.at/neu/unterrichtsmaterialien/fotoalbum/

German: pictures and photos of details, historical outline as PDF

Seckau

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Seckau [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Wettingen-Mehrerau

http://www.mehrerau.at/

minimal information

Wien (Schottenstift)

http://www.schottenstift.at

Ital., Germ.: history outline, information on the library and the archives

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schottenstift [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Belgium

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4. Research and Publication Centers

Abdij Keizersberg (Abbaye du Mont C�sar)

http://www.keizersberg.be/

Dutch: history of the abbey, spirituality, rule of St. Benedict, photos, links

Brogne

http://www.brogne.be/

French: short history of the abbey, information about St. Gerard, photos, links

Saint - Hubert

http://www.saint-hubert-tourisme.be/

French: short history of the abbey, photos, links

Stevelot-Malmedy

http://www.sjgybiesdorf.de/gib/3_malmedy.htm

German: foundation and history of the monastery

Wavreumont

http://users.belgacom.net/wavreumont/

French: few information about the history of the monastery, spirituality

Brazil

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4. Research and Publication Centers

Monasteiro de S�o Bento do Rio de Janeiro

http://www.osb.org.br/

Portuguese: the life of St. Benedict with cross references and a short bibliography, *1590, Atlas Mon�stico Brasileiro (address list, partly with links), collection of texts,�

S�o Paulo

http://www.mosteiro.org.br/

Port.: history chapter ...

Columbia

Abadia de Santa Maria

http://www.abadiasantamaria.org/

Spanish: history of the monastery and the order, information about Benedict and his rule

Czech Republic

Kladruby

http://max.af.czu.cz/~miki/monastus.html

Czech: extensive history chapter

http://kladruby.euweb.cz/

Czech, Engl., Germ., French: history, texts for accompanying a sightseeing tour, image gallery (including historical views)

http://www.hrady-zamky.cz/klaster-kladruby/

Czech: short history

Rajhrad/Raigern

http://www.rajhrad.cz/benediktini/

Czech: short history of the abbey, description of the abbey church with photos, short information about St. Benedict and his rule

France

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4. Research and Publication Centers

Angles sur Anglin (Abbaye de Sainte Croix)

http://www.angles-gite.com/abbaye/abbaye.php

French: history of the monastery, architecture with plans, images

Aniane

http://www.abbayes.net/hier/benedictins/aniane.htm

French: few information about the abbey of Aniane

Auxerre

http://www.auxerre.culture.gouv.fr/

French, English: extensive history of the abbey by century with maps of the abbey, information about St. Germanus, architecture, archaeology, liturgy; chronology of the Carolingians, photos, virtual tour

Abbaye du Bec

http://www.abbayedubec.com/ [opens in a new window]

French: history of the abbey, architectural information, photos

B�n�vent l�Abbaye

http://www.encreuse.com/communes/23021.htm

chapters about the abbey, its history, its church �

Boscodon-Crots

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/abbaye.boscodon/

French: history of the abbey, photos, map of France

Caen, L�Abbaye aux hommes ~

http://abbaye-aux-hommes.cef.fr/

French: history of the abbey, information about architecture, art history and music, photos, spirituality, links

Chaise Dieu (Abbaye de ~)

http://www.abbaye-chaise-dieu.com/

French, Engl.: short history of the monastery, information about the founder Saint Robert de Turlande, virtual tour, 360�-panorama of the inner church

Charroux

http://charroux.free.fr/histo.htm

French: history of the abbey, photos, links

Cluny

Les Origines et les Abb�s (History of Cluny)

http://www.cluny.ensam.fr:8085/P3-Le-Centre-ENSAM-de-Cluny/M2-Site-historique/M2-Site-Historique.html

chapters about the abbots and the beginnings of the monastery

Les premiers Abb�s de Cluny(909-1046)

http://www.droit.u-clermont1.fr/?id=1118&lang=fr

text about the establishment of Cluny and the first abbots

Projekt zu den Urkunden des Klosters Cluny

http://www.uni-muenster.de/Fruehmittelalter/Projekte/Cluny/ [opens in a new window]

http://architecture.relig.free.fr/cluny.htm

French: architecture of the abbey

Conques, Abbaye Sainte-Foy de ~

http://www.conques.com/

French, English: history, construction, plan and description of the abbey, with pictures

Conques, Abbaye Sainte Foy de ~

http://architecture.relig.free.fr/conques.htm

French: history of the abbey, virtual tour

Ension: L'Abbatiale de Saint Jouin de Marnes

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/abbatiale.st-jouin-de-marnes/

Engl., French: detailed information about the history and the architecture of the abbey

Etival-Clairfontaine, Moyenmoutier, Senones

http://www.paysdesabbayes.com/

French: history of the region and the monasteries, virtual tours under: �patrimoine des abbayes�, short abstract of the site also in English, German, Dutch, Italian

Fleury

http://perso.libertysurf.fr/abbaye/ [opens in a new window]

links, clearly arranged historical information, periodical �Renaissance de Fleury�: tables of contents, some texts are readable online, texts on the basilica and some works of art

Fontgombault

http://catholique-bourges.cef.fr/communaute/religieux/benedictins.htm

French: minimal information

Ganagobie, Abbaye de Notre Dame de ~

http://www.ndganagobie.com/

tabular history, explanations of the altar with many photos

Hambye

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/normandies/hambye.htm

historical photos of the abbey

Jouarre,� L�abbaye ND de ~

http://perso.orange.fr/abbayejouarre/

French: detailed history of the abbey, photos, links

Jumi�ges, Abbaye de ~

http://www.richesheures.net/epoque-6-15/eglise/76jumieges-general.htm

French: short history and description of the abbey, photos

http://architecture.relig.free.fr/jumieges.htm

French: short history and description of the abbey, photos

La Charit� sur Loire

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Charit%C3%A9_sur_Loire [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Land�vennec

http://abbaye-landevennec.cef.fr/indexbis.htm

French: short history of the monastery, photos, links

Laon (Saint Vincent de ~)

http://membres.lycos.fr/abbayesaintvince/absv1.htm [opens in a new window]

French: history of the monastery, historical and modern views, links

Ligug�

http://www.abbaye-liguge.com/

French: history since 361, chapters on excavations and the church, virtual tour, 360� views of the interior of the church and of the park

Liessies

http://gabyanar.free.fr/savoirplus.php

French: extensive history of the village, the abbey and important persons

Luxeuil

http://www.frankreich-sued.de/Bauwerke/Luxeuil/Luxeuil.htm

German: short history of the abbey

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09467a.htm

English: article in the �Catholic Encyclopedia� about the history

Mans (Abbaye Saint Pierre de la Couture)

http://membres.lycos.fr/abbayecouture/ [opens in a new window]

French: detailed history, architectural history, bibliography, links

Moissac

http://cloguy.club.fr/indexmoissac.htm

French: history of the abbey, information about architecture and art history, photos, map of the pilgrims� routes

http://vrcoll.fa.pitt.edu/medart/image/France/Moissac/moismain.html

English: very detailed information about art history and architecture, many photos, bibliography

Montceau, St. F�lix ~

http://www.abbaye-st-felix.new.fr/

French: history of the abbey, architecture history, lists of the abbots and abbesses, papal documents in French translation, virtual visit, photos, glossary, links

Mont St. Michel

http://www.abbaye-montsaintmichel.com/

French: few information on the history of the monastery, history of pilgrimage to St. Michel, bibliography, photos, many links

Moyenmoutier

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/moyenmoutier/ [opens in a new window]

French: history of the monastery and the place, plan and description of the monastery

Nouaill�-Maupertuis

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/eve.parot/

a very large and well organized history representation based on the �Archives D�partementales de la Vienne�

L'ancienne abbatiale Saint-Junien de Nouaill�-Maupertuis

http://www.diocese-poitiers.com.fr/patrimoine/nouaillemaupertuis.html

historical survey

Redon, Saint Sauveur ~

http://vincnet1.9online.fr/abbaye/

French: very detailed site about the history of the abbey, annotated lists of the abbots, monks, relics, possessions and filiations of the abbey, extensive bibliography and link list, documents partly in Latin and translated into French, photos

Saint-Chef

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/fresques-romanes/

French: detailed history of the abbey, description of the building, history of architecture, etymology of the name Saint Chef, the frescos and their restoration, the chapel of Saint-Theud�re, the Chapelle des Anges (Angels chapel), bibliography, links

Saint-Denis

http://www.ville-saint-denis.fr/jsp/site/Portal.jsp?page_id=162

French: history of the royal abbey

http://www.tourisme93.com/index.php?project=basilique

French: site about the abbey and the cathedral, short history, architecture, plan with the tombs of the sovereigns, bibliography

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilique_Saint-Denis

French: Wikipedia-article concerning the cathedral Saint-Denis with lists of the sovereigns and other persons buried there, links

Saint-Guilhem-le-D�sert

www.st-guilhem-le-desert.com

history of the church and the monastery, information on relics

St. Hilaire

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/abbayedesainthilaire/

French, English, Spanish: short history of the abbey, legend of St. Hilarius, anecdotes, restoration, virtual tour, links

St. Jouin de Marnes

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/abbatiale.st-jouin-de-marnes/

French, Engl., German, Spanish: history of the abbey, information about architecture, photos, bibliography

Saint Martin de Boscherville (Abbaye Saint-Georges-de-Boscherville)

http://www.abbaye-saint-georges.com/presentation.htm

French, Engl.: short description of the monastery and the buildings, images

Saint Mathieu

http://www.chez.com/saintmathieu/

French: archeology, documents, bibliography, links

Saint Michel en Thi�rache

http://www.abbaye-saintmichel.com/abbaye.html

French, English: detailed history of the abbey, information about architecture, about St. Benedict, about wall paintings; photos

Saintonge (Abbaye-aux-Dames-Saintes)

http://www.saintonge-patrimoine.com/article.php3?id_article=26

French: short history of the abbey, architecture, link to the official site of the abbey

Saint-Wandrille

http://www.st-wandrille.com/

French, partly Engl.: history of the abbey since 649, list of the abbots, calendar of saints, texts about the abbey, bibliography, map, architecture, publications

Solesmes (Abbaye St. Pierre)

http://www.solesmes.com/ [opens in a new window]

Engl., French, Span.: history of the monastery, history and musical forms of Gregorian chant (sound documents), publications (Les �ditions de Solesmes), virtual visit, the life in the monastery, search for saints

Thiron Gardais (L'abbaye de la Sainte Trinit�)

http://www.mairie-thiron-gardais.fr/sommaire.php?partie_id=5

French: history of the monastery Thiron, architectural history, some pictures

Trizay (Abbaye Saint Jean l�Evang�liste)

http://www.trizay.com/abbaye.php?Categ=A

French: history and exact description of the abbey, plan, photos

Valbonne

http://abbyvalb.club.fr/

French, English: architecture history of the abbey, links, photos

Valognes

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/abbaye.valognes/

French: detailed history of the monastery, founding charter from 1623 (Louis XIII), other document by Napol�on (format: JPG), links

V�zelay

http://www.paradoxplace.com/Photo%20Pages/France/Vezelay/Vezelay.htm

English: history of the abbey church, photos, map with routes of pilgrimage

Virlet : Monast�re ND de Bellaigue

http://www.bellaigue.com/home.php

French: history of the abbey and the landscape, photos, information about S. Benedict, links

Germany

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4. Research and Publication Centers

Alpirsbach (Reformkloster)

http://www.schloesser-magazin.de/de/kloster-alpirsbach/Kloster/236551.html

history, architecture, bibliography, short texts about important persons related to the monastery

Altom�nster

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Altom%C3%BCnster [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Alteburg-Arnsburg

http://www.phil.uni-erlangen.de/~p1ges/quellen/ddfi38.html

Latin with German notes: the documents of Frederick Barbarossa for the monastery of Alteburg-Arnsburg (12. Dec. 1152)

Amorbach

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Amorbach [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

Andechs

http://www.andechs.de/Seiten/kloster/klframe.htm [opens in a new window]

history of the castle and the monastery, short texts about St. Benedict and the order

Andechs

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Andechs [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Augsburg (Sankt Ulrich und Afra)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Sankt_Ulrich_und_Afra_Augsburg [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Auhausen an der W�rnitz

http://artefax.de/geschichte/auhausen/frameauhausen.html

detailed history representation

Aura

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Aura [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Banz

http://www.mgl-obermaingeschichte.de/barock/SeitenBanz/Banz1.htm

German: history and building history of the monastery, map with photos, short information about the church, links

http://www.datenmatrix.de/projekte/hdbg/kloster/html-data/geschichte_ks0048.php

German: history of the monastery, bibliography

Benediktbeuern

http://www.benediktbeuern.de/dasat/index.php3?cid=100040&conid=100040&sid=dasat459d22736c81e0x44445900x1167925875

German: history of the monastery and of the village

http://www.kloster-benediktbeuern.de/

German: virtual visit with panorama views, map of the monastery, links

Berg

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Berg_im_Donaugau [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Bergen

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Bergen [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Beuron

http://www.erzabtei-beuron.de

very extensive page, history of Beuron, Benedictine history, information on the library of the monastery (it is possible to order doublets), Vetus Latina Institut

Die Beuroner Benediktiner-Kongregation

http://www.benediktiner-orden.de/

rule of St. Benedict, presentation and history of the abbeys

Biburg

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Biburg [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Blaubeuren

http://www.seminar-blaubeuren.de/kloster_blaubeuren0.0.html

German: history and description of the monastery, photos

Bogen (Kloster Oberalteich)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Oberalteich [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Brauweiler

http://www.abtei-brauweiler.de/html/abtei-brauweiler.html

German: brief history of the abbey, photos

Bursfelde

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bursfelde [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Burtscheid

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Burtscheid [opens in a new window]

German: extensive Wikipedia article

Chamm�nster

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Chamm%C3%BCnster [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Chemnitz

http://isgv.serveftp.org/codex/codex.php?band=cds2_06&f=&a=b&s=263

German: Latin and German charters of the Benedictine monastery of Chemnitz, with interesting added extras

Cismar

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Cismar [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Coburg (Sankt Peter und Paul)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Sankt_Peter_und_Paul_Coburg [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Comburg

http://www.schloesser-magazin.de/de/kloster-grosscomburg/Kloster/250065.html

German: history, chronology, famous persons, anecdotes, plan

Corvey

http://www.schloss-corvey.de/

German: history, museum, expositions, events

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvey [opens in a new window]

German: Wikipedia article about the history, links

Dobbertin

http://www.kloster-dobbertin.de/

photos and old copperplate engravings, historical outline

Donauw�rth (Heilig Kreuz)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Heilig_Kreuz_Donauw%C3%B6rth [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Dorfen (Kloster Tegernbach)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Tegernbach [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Dr�beck
http://tagungsstaette.kloster-druebeck.de/

German: history of the monastery, plan, images, links

Eichst�tt (Sankt Walburg)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Sankt_Walburg_Eichst%C3%A4tt [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Ellwangen

http://www.ellwangen.de/content/extern/ellwangen/stadtinfo/geschichte/kloster/

history of the monastery

Ensdorf

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Ensdorf [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Ettal

http://www.kloster-ettal.de/index-uk.html [opens in a new window]

multilingual (most detailed is the German version): history of the monastery, history of construction, Regula Benedicti in translations, German translation of pope Gregory the Great�s �2^nd book of the dialogues� in form of extracts, both with bibliographies, lexicon of monastic terms

Ettal

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Ettal [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Flintsbach (Sankt Peter am Madron)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Sankt_Peter_am_Madron [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Frauenw�rth/Frauenchiemsee

http://www.frauenwoerth.de/

chapters about the history of the abbey and Blessed Irmengard

Frauenchiemsee/Frauenw�rth

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Frauenchiemsee [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Fulda

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Fulda [opens in a new window]

German: extensive Wikipedia article about the history of the abbey

Geisenfeld

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Geisenfeld [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Gengenbach

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Gengenbach [opens in a new window]

German: Wikipedia article about the history of the monastery, list of abbots

Gerleve

http://www.abtei-gerleve.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=144&Itemid=263&lang=de

German: detailed history of the monastery, information about the abbey church, plan of the monastery

Heidenheim
http://www.hahnenkamm.de/heidenheim/kloster/

German: history of the monastery, information about the architecture, photos, links

Helfta (Eisleben)

http://www.kloster-helfta.de/

German, partly Engl. (Span. and French version under construction): brief tabular history, introductory texts on the Cistercian Order, Mechthild of Magdeburg, Mechthild of Hackeborn, Gertrud (the Great) of Helfta

Hersfeld

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Hersfeld [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

Stiftsruine Bad Hersfeld

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stiftsruine_Bad_Hersfeld [opens in a new window]

German: Wikipedia article about the church of the abbey

Hirsau

http://www.schwarzaufweiss.de/Schwarzwald/hirsau.htm

general historical information, chapters on the reform of Hirsau and St. Aurelius

Hirsau � ehem. Kloster St. Peter und Paul

http://www.paxton.de/hirsau/

documentation of the architectural condition in the 1990s, historical outline

http://kloster-hirsau.de

German: history of the monastery, images, links

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirsau [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

H�sbach (Kloster Schmerlenbach)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Schmerlenbach [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Hohenwart

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Hohenwart [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Huysburg

http://www.huysburg.de/

German: chronology, detailed description of the church, brief information about the buildings of the monastery

Ilsenburg

http://www.klosterilsenburg.de/

German: detailed history of the monastery, archaeology and restoration

Isny

http://www.lad-bw.de/kloester-bw/kloster1.php?kreis=Lkr.+Ravensburg&bistum=&alle=1&ungeteilt=&art=&orte=&buchstabe=&nr=683

German: history of the abbey Saint George

Irsee
http://www.kloster-irsee.de/

German: history of the monastery, images, links

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Irsee [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Jakobsberg

http://www.klosterjakobsberg.de/kloster/geschichte.php

German: history of the monastery

Kastl

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Kastl [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Kelheim (Kloster Weltenburg)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Weltenburg [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Kempten

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Kempten [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Kornelim�nster

http://www.hoeckmann.de/geschichte/kornelimuenster.htm

history of the abbey and additional: http://www.eifelfuehrer.de/K/Kornelimuenster.html

K�hbach

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_K%C3%BChbach [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Leipzig (Benediktinerinnenkloster St. Georg zu ~)

http://isgv.serveftp.org/codex/codex.php?band=cds2_10&f=&a=b&s=001

German: Latin and German charters of the nunnery St. George in Leipzig, many interesting added extras

Lorch

Staufertraditionen in Kloster Lorch

http://www.uni-bayreuth.de/departments/aedph/2002/0387.html

a paper read by Dr. Klaus Graf at the congress "900 Jahre Kloster Lorch. Eine staufische Gr�ndung vom Aufbruch zur Reform" held in Lorch 2002, links

http://www.stadt-lorch.de/kultur/staufer.html

German: short history of the monastery

http://www.schloesser-magazin.de/de/kloster-lorch/Kloster/248232.html

German: history of the monastery and the surrounding area, plan, short bibliography

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Lorch [opens in a new window]

German: extensive Wikipedia article

Lorsch

http://www.kloster-lorsch.de

history of the monastery, history of construction, archaeology, outline of Lorsch Abbey (1150), articles about manuscripts

http://www.zum.de/Faecher/G/BW/Landeskunde/rhein/kloester/lorsch/

German: text about the foundation, many photos, short history, literature

Magdeburg (Kloster Berge)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Berge [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Mallersdorf

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Mallersdorf [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Maria- Laach

http://www.maria-laach.de/

Historical timelines of the abbey and the construction of the abbey church, Abt-Herwegen-Institut �Archiv f�r Liturgiewissenschaft

Maria Laach

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Maria_Laach [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

Marienberg
http://www.kloster-marienberg.de/

German: history of the monastery, images

Marienkamp

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Marienkamp [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Marienthal

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Marienthal_%28Norden%29 [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Mei�en

Nonnenkloster St. Benedicti zum Heiligen Kreuz

http://isgv.serveftp.org/codex/codex.php?band=cds2_04&f=&a=b&s=291

German: Latin and German charters of the nunnery St. Benedicti in Mei�en

Metten

http://www.kloster-metten.de/hauptk_d.htm

short history of the monastery, photos of the monastery church

Michelfeld

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Michelfeld [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Mittenwald (Kloster Scharnitz)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Scharnitz [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

M�nchaurach

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_M%C3%BCnchaurach [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

M�nsterschwarzach

http://www.abtei-muensterschwarzach.de/dcms/sites/ams/

German: history outline, explanation of the coat of arms of the abbey, virtual tour through the monastery, bibliography

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_M%C3%BCnsterschwarzach [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Neresheim

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Neresheim [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

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Neuburg

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Neuburg [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

http://www.abtei-neuburg.de

German: history of the abbey, pictures

Neuhaus am Inn (Kloster Vornbach)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Vornbach [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Neustadt am Main

www.weyer-neustadt.de

German: very detailed time line, information about the monastery and the history of the town, Latin texts, detailed bibliography, images, links

Niederaltaich

http://www.abtei-niederaltaich.de/History.html

history of� the abbey Niederaltaich: from 731 until today

additional: http://www.st-gotthard-gymnasium.de/kloster.htm : 731-1200

Niedernburg

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Niedernburg [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Nienburg

http://www.nienburg-saale.de/Historie/Benediktiner-Abtei/benediktiner-abtei.html

German: history of the monastery, images, links

Ottobeuren

http://www.abtei-ottobeuren.de/

history of the abbey, living in the monastery

Paring

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Paring [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Plankstetten

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Plankstetten [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

http://www.kloster-plankstetten.de/

historical survey on church and monastery

Pr�m

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Pr%C3%BCm [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Regensburg (Kloster Pr�fening)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Pr%C3%BCfening [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Regensburg (Sankt Emmeram ~)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Sankt_Emmeram [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Reichenau
http://www.schloesser-magazin.de/de/kloster-reichenau/Startseite/267823.html

German: history of the monastery, images, links

Die Handschriften des Klosters Reichenau

http://www.blb-karlsruhe.de/blb/blbhtml/besondere-bestaende/provenienz/reichenau.php

German: site about the manuscripts of the monastery Reichenau in the library of Baden/Germany, full texts as reprints in the catalogue, links

Reinhardsbrunn

http://schloss-reinhardsbrunn.com/schloss.html

German: brief history and chronology of the monastery, old and new views of the today�s castle and the garden

Rippoldsau

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rippoldsau [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Rohr (Braunau in ~)

http://www.kloster-rohr.de

Germ., Engl. (Czech version is under construction yet): abbey history, construction history of the monastery and the baroque church, the Benedictines of Brevnov (Braunau)

R�desheim (St.Hildegard)

http://www.abtei-st-hildegard.de

information on Hildegard of Bingen and virtual tour through the abbey with explanations

Sankt Blasien

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_St._Blasien [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

Sankt Georgen

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sankt_Georgen_im_Schwarzwald [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

Sankt Oswald

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_St._Oswald [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Sch�ftlarn (since 1140 OPraem.)

http://www.abtei-schaeftlarn.de/

short history of the Benedictines, historical timeline of the monastery

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Sch%C3%A4ftlarn [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Scheyern

http://www.kloster-scheyern.de/ [opens in a new window]

detailed history chapter, information about Benedictine spirituality

Sch�nrain

http://www.schoenrain.de/

German: information on the history and the architecture of the monastery as well as on the benefactor�s family, with images and list of the German kings

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sch%C3%B6nrain_am_Main [opens in a new window]

German: extensive Wikipedia article

Schw�bisch Hall (Kloster Comburg )

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comburg [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Seeon
http://www.kloster-seeon.de/

German: short history of the monastery, links

http://www.kloster-seeon.de/PDFs/Kloster%20Seeon%20im%20Spiegel%20der%20Zeit.pdf

German: timeline concerning the history of the monastery, information on Benedict of Nursia, charters of the monastery in German translation, general history of the monastery in the middle ages and in modern times (PDF-file)

Siegburg (Michaelsberg)

http://www.kloster-michaelsberg.de/

German: history of the monastery (chronology), interactive plan of the monastery, short information about Saint Benedict and the order rules, life in the monastery, permanently actual pictures by web cam and historical pictures of the monastery, survey of the monasteries and convents in Germany ordered by postal code

Sindelfingen

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stift_Sindelfingen [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

St. Johannes der T�ufer auf dem Berge (bei Magdeburg) [opens in a new window]

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_St._Johannes_der_T%C3%A4ufer_auf_dem_Berge

German: extensive Wikipedia article

Theres

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Theres [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Thierhaupten

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Thierhaupten [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Tholey, St. Mauritius zu ~

http://www.abtei-tholey.de/

detailed history of the abbey and the parish of Tholey, the last will of Grimo-Adalgisel (by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang HAUBRICHS), historical coats of arms and seals of the abbots, chapter about the windows of the church, history of the location since 600 B.C.

http://www.hasler.net/abtei.htm

short tabular history of the abbey

Mittelalterliche Gr�ber bei der Abteikirche in Tholey

http://www.tholey.de/ausgrabung.htm

article by Dr. Peter Buwen, Photos

Trier (Abtei St. Matthias)

http://www.abteistmatthias.de/

�Zur Geschichte des Beringes der Abtei St. Eucharius - St. Matthias (Trier)� by Br. Jakobus Wilhelm OSB, monachism in St. Matthias, �Heilsgeschichte in Stein - Die Kapitelle im Kreuzgang unserer Abtei� by Br. Valerius Boesen, and other articles (all chapters are illustrated)

Vinnenberg

http://www.kloster-vinnenberg.de/

German: history of the monastery, outline of the pilgrimage in former times and today, photo album

Weingarten

http://www.kloster-weingarten.de/

German (English translation in progress): history of the monastery, chapters on Martin of Tours, Thomas Becket, bishop Conrad of Constance, abbot Bertold of Hainburg, abbot Meingoz of Leschgm�nd, abbot Alto of Altom�nster, king Oswald of Northumbria, Benedict of Nursia, information on the holy blood relic, table of contents of the Regula Benedicti

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Weingarten [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Weltenburg

http://www.urbanplus.com/weltenburg/

German (some chapters also English and French): detailed chapters about the monastery and its history with bibliography, architecture in tabular form, list of the abbots

Werden

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Werden [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

Wessobrunn

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Wessobrunn [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

Wiblingen

http://www.kloster-wiblingen.de/de/kloster-wiblingen/Startseite/267846.html

German: history of the monastery, bibliography, short texts about important persons related to the monastery

Xanten (Kloster Hagenbusch)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Hagenbusch [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

Great Britain (the UK)

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4. Research and Publication Centers

A note on Benedictines

http://www.worth.org.uk/guides/h8.htm

introductory texts on Benedictine monasticism, its developments and the Benedictines in Britain

Abbotsbury Abbey

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=40138

English: history of the monastery, list of the abbots

Amesbury Abbey

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=36534

English: extensive history of the monastery, list of the abbesses, prioresses and priors

Ampleforth Abbey

http://www.ampleforth.org.uk/abbey/

history of the abbey, chapters about St. Alban Roe, St. Lawrence, monasticism in general, St. Benedict and his historical background, links

Athelney Abbey

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=40922

English: history of the monastery, list of the abbots

Bardney Abbey

http://www.lincsheritage.org/community_heritage/guides_information/witham_abbeys/site.php?key=bardney_abbey

a guide to the history and remains of the Benedictine abbey

Barking Abbey

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=39832

English: extensive history of the monastery, list of the abbesses

http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/Documents/barking_abbey.htm

English: short history of the abbey

Barrow Gurney (priory)

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=40924

English: history of the monastery, list of the prioresses

Buckfast Abbey

http://www.buckfast.org.uk/

Buckfast�s history, list of the Benedictine and Cistercian abbots with notes, exhaustive architectural and art-historical information on the abbey church, link list

Burton Abbey

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=37840

English: extensive history of the monastery, list of the abbots

http://www.burton2000.org.uk/history/Modwen/

English: history of the monastery, photos

Bury St. Edmunds Abbey

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=37880

English: extensive history of the monastery, list of the abbots

Canterbury (abbey of St. Augustine)

http://www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu/~dvess/ids/medieval/augustine/augustine.shtml

English: brief history of the abbey and the cathedral, virtual tour

Chester Abbey

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=39975

English: history of the monastery, list of the abbots

Durham (Priory of St. Cuthbert, later Durham cathedral)

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=39878

English: extensive history of the monastery, list of the priors

Ely (abbey and cathedral priory)

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=39994

English: extensive history of the monastery, list of the priors

Evesham Abbey

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=36469

English: extensive history of the monastery, list of the abbots

Glastonbury Abbey

http://www.glastonburyabbey.com/

tabular chronology of the abbey, history chapter, list of the abbots, chapter on myths and legends (King Arthur, The Holy Grail), links to cathedrals and legends

Fernham (St. Mary�s Priory)

http://www.btinternet.com/~fernhampriory/

short historical survey, excerpts from the Regula Benedicti

Malmesbury Abbey

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=36532

English: extensive history of the monastery, list of the abbots

Norwich (The cathedral priory of the Holy Trinity)

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=38258

English: extensive history of the monastery, list of the priors

Peterborough Abbey

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=40221

English: extensive history of the monastery, list of the abbots

Pluscarden Abbey

http://www.pluscardenabbey.org/

history of the abbey, �Pluscarden and monasticism in Britain�, description of abbey church and monastery, list of Benedictine sites and serials online

Prinknash Abbey

http://www.davidsemporium.co.uk/Prinknash/

detailed history representation of the abbey, �St. Benedict and his Order - A Brief History�

Reading abbey

http://www.berkshirehistory.com/churches/reading_abbey.html

English: brief history of the monastery, description of the parts of the monastery with photos

St. Albans Abbey

http://www.stalbanscathedral.org.uk/

English: site about the cathedral and abbey church of St. Alban, chronology, virtual visit, life of St. Alban, photos, links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Albans_Abbey [opens in a new window]

English: extensive Wikipedia article about the history of the abbey and the cathedral

Tyburn Convent

http://www.tyburnconvent.org.uk/ [opens in a new window]

Tyburn�s history, texts about the Tyburn martyrs, links to 6 monasteries of the congregation, �

Westminster (St. Peter�s abbey)

http://www.westminster-abbey.org/

English: brief history of the monastery, architecture, virtual tour with descriptions and photos, panoramic views, ...

Wymondham Abbey

http://www.wymondhamabbey.nildram.co.uk/

English: brief history of the abbey, list of the abbots, plan, virtual tour

Hungary

Die Erzabtei Pannonhalma

http://www.osb.hu/de

Hungarian, Engl., German: few information about the arch abbey Pannonhalma, architecture history only in Hungarian, photos, links to other monasteries

Italy

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Bovara (S. Pietro)

http://www.protrevi.com/protrevi/bovara.asp

Italian: site of Bovara with brief information about the church, the monastery, art and architecture

Cava de' Tirreni, Abbazia territoriale Santissima Trinit� di ~

http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbazia_territoriale_Santissima_Trinit%C3%A0_di_Cava_de%27_Tirreni [opens in a new window]

Italian: extensive Wikipedia article about the history, list of the abbots, art treasures

Cesena, Monastero di S. Maria del Monte

http://www.homolaicus.com/arte/cesena/storia/Chiese/Abbazia/abbazia.htm

Italian: short history of the monastery, photos

Coltibuono (San Lorenzo)

http://www.abbazie.com/abbazie/badia_coltibuono_it.html

Italian: very short information about the history, with images

Farfa

http://www.abbaziadifarfa.it/

detailed history of the abbey and the saints in nine languages, images of the monastery and the church, frescos, detail pictures, manuscripts ...

Farneta

http://www.abbazie.com/farneta/

Italian: some information about the history and architecture of the abbey, with images

Ferrara (Monastero di San Giorgio)

http://www.multimedia-lab.net/monasterodisangiorgio/

Italian: history of the monastery, interactive plan with brief description of the architecture, virtual tour, photos

Goleto (Abbazia di San Guglielmo)

http://www.goleto.it/

Italian: history of the abbey, plan with photos, extensive bibliography, links

Maniace: L'Abbazia di Maniace

http://www.bronteinsieme.it/2st/story2.html

Italian: short information about the history, images, links

Monte Cassino

http://www.montecassino.it/

Italian: history of the Abbey, virtual tour, life of St. Benedict, rule, events ... with many pictures and plainchant added to all pages

Abbazia di Montecassino

http://www.officine.it/montecassino/main_e.htm

Ital., Germ., French, Latin, Span., Engl.: historical outline of the abbey, the life of St. Benedict, virtual abbey guide

L�Abbazia di Novalesa

http://www.abbazianovalesa.org/

Italian: history of the abbey subdivided into centuries, rule of St. Benedict in Italian and Latin, life and work of Dom Columba Marmion

Passignano, Abbazia S. Michele

http://www.passignano.org/

Engl., French, Ital., Span., Germ.: short history

Praglia, Abbazia Benedettina Santa Maria Assunta

http://www.praglia.it/

Italian (English, French, German in project): history of the monastery, rule of St. Benedict, virtual visit of the monastery, publications, links

Roma, Abbazia di San Paolo

http://www.abbaziasanpaolo.net/ [opens in a new window]

Italian, English, French, Spanish: history of the monastery with attention to the relationship to the papacy

Sacra di San Michele

http://www.sacradisanmichele.com/index.asp

Italian, Spanish, English, German, French: short history, spirituality, architectural history, virtual tour with many pictures

Seregno, Abbazia S. Benedetto di ~

http://www.monaci-benedettini-seregno.com

short history of the monastery, �Regula Benedicti�, life in the monastery, courses and cultural events in the �Centro Culturale�

Sorres, Monastero Benedettino San Pietro

http://www.sanpietrodisorres.it/ [opens in a new window]

Ital.: history of Sorres focussed on religious aspects, information on the Romanic basilica (including photos)

Subiaco

http://www.benedettini-subiaco.it/

2 monasteries: Santa Scolastica, Sacro speco: description of the monasteries, information about the library, the history of this region, the museum of archeology, very detailed article on St. Benedict, �

Vallombrosa

http://www.vallombrosa.it/

Italian: four small articles about the history of the abbey between 1036 and 1960, the life in the abbey, publications, virtual tour

The Netherlands

Susteren

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abtei_Susteren [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Poland

Lubin

http://lubin.benedyktyni.pl/

Polish: brief history of the monastery with photos and plan, rule of St. Benedict, photo gallery

Tyniec

http://www.tyniec.mm.com.pl/pl/

French, Engl., Ital., Polish, Germ.: abbey history, publications, chapter about the Benedictines in general

Portugal

Tib�es (S�o Martinho)

http://www.mosteirodetibaes.org/

Portuguese: brief history, information and photos of the archaeology and restoration, photo gallery, brief films for recapitulation and documentation of the monastery buildings, bibliography

http://www.geira.pt/msmtibaes/

Portuguese: brief information about the monastery buildings and the restoration of the monastery

Spain

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Abadia de Montserat

http://www.abadiamontserrat.net/

Catal., Engl., Castel.: detailed timeline, publications of the abbey

Girona (Monestir de Sant Daniel)

http://www.santdaniel.com/

Catalan, Spanish, English: history and architecture of the monastery, monastic life, photos

Leyre (San Salvador de ~)

http://www.monasteriodeleyre.com/

Spanish: extensive history of the monastery, map, virtual visit, life in the monastery, photos

Monasterio de Santo Domingo de Silos

http://www.silos.arrakis.es/ [opens in a new window]

sp.: detailed information on Silos� history, St. Benedict, St. Domingo de Silos and several chapters about Gregorian music (download as mp3)

Poblet

http://www.poblet-pviana.com/

Spanish: short history, information about monarchs, photos

Ripoll

http://www.davinci-systems.es/ripoll/

Spanish: history and architectural history of the monastery, photos, links

Switzerland

4. Research and Publication Centers

Beinwil-Mariastein

http://www.lexhist.ch/externe/protect/textes/d/D11487.html

German: article in the �Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz� (historical encyclopaedia of Switzerland)

Le Bouveret: Abbaye St. Benoit de Port-Valais

http://www.abbaye-saint-benoit.ch/ [opens in a new window]

French: translation of Gregory the Great�s� 2^nd book of dialogues and the Regula Benedicti; large collection of links and internet resources (e.g. on St. Catherine of Siena, John Chrysostome, etc.);� information on the medal of St. Benedict, St. Leo IX.; bibliography, index of saints, blessed and martyrs (with some information)

Disentis

http://www.kloster-disentis.ch/

texts about the foundation of the monastery, early churches in Disentis (incl. excavation pictures and a floor plan), about the stucco of Disentis, about the reign of the �F�rst-�bte� in the later Middle Ages (incl. a map of the dominion and a model of the monastery), reformation and counter-reformation, baroque era � up to our times, there is also a chapter on the Order in general

http://www.hls-dhs-dss.ch/textes/d/D11490.php

German: article in the �Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz� (historical encyclopaedia of Switzerland)

Einsiedeln

http://www.kloster-einsiedeln.ch

Germ., Engl, French, Ital. (The contents differ from language to language.): chapters about the abbey history, the library and the archives, bibliography of the publications of abbot Dr. Georg Holzherr OSB, Einsiedeln

http://www.hls-dhs-dss.ch/textes/d/D11491.php

German: detailed article in the �Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz� (historical encyclopaedia of Switzerland)

Engelberg

http://www.kloster-engelberg.ch/

German: few information concerning the monastery and the Benedictines in general, liturgy, photos, links

Fahr

http://www.kloster-fahr.ch/

with historical outline

Fischingen

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Fischingen [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Hermetschwil

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Hermetschwil [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Moutier (Abbaye de Moutier-Grandval)

http://www.moutier.ch/new/navig/general/histoire/

French: short history of� the abbey, chronology, information about the Bible of Moutier-Grandval and about the treasures

Muri

http://www.klosterkirche-muri.ch/

German: chronology of the monastery as PDF document, brief description and photos of the buildings, information about the organs

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Muri [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

M�stair (St. Johann)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benediktinerkloster_St._Johann [opens in a new window]

German: short Wikipedia article about the history, links

Payerne (Peterlingen)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payerne [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Pf�fers (St. Pirminsberg)

http://www.psychiatrie-sued.ch/index_de.php?TPL=25000&x25000_ID=115

German: detailed history of the monastery and chronology in PDF format, list of the abbots

Bibliographie Werner Vogler

http://www.sg.ch/home/kultur/stiftsarchiv/publikationen/bibliographie_werner.html

German: information about life and work of the archivist Werner Vogler, bibliography with many articles and publications on the monastery of Pf�fers (PDF)

Romainm�tier

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Romainm%C3%B4tier [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

http://www.romainmotier.ch/abbatiale/

French: very short history, plan of the abbey with markers of the epochs, 3D simulation of the truss of the abbey church, documents, photos

http://www.romainmotier.ch/documents/Historique/rsr/

French: site for the millennial jubilee of the monastery

http://www.swisscastles.ch/aviation/Vaud/romainm.html

aerial photos of the monastery

Sch�nis

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Sch%C3%A4nis [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

Sankt Gallen

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BCrstabtei_St._Gallen [opens in a new window]

German: detailed information, Wikipedia article

http://www.bistum-stgallen.ch/front_content.php?idcat=89&idart=18

German: history of the monastery and the diocese, short bibliography

http://www.erbe05.ch/aktuell.html

German: history of the monastery, expositions, events

(Alt) Sankt Johann

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_St._Johann [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

Sankt Johann

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benediktinerkloster_St._Johann [opens in a new window]

German: minimal information, Wikipedia article

the USA

4. Research and Publication Centers

Monastery of christ in the desert

http://www.christdesert.org/

detailed chapters about St. Benedict, his rule, the diffusion of the rule (St. Gregory the Great, St. Augustine of Canterbury) and the order, stories from the desert fathers, martyrology (easily accessed by name, by patronage and by date or search engine), each chapter includes a select bibliography

Pecos Benedictine Monastery, New Mexico

http://www.pecosmonastery.org/

history of the Olivetan Benedictines, Dove Publications

Sacred Heart Monastery, Richardton, North Dakota

http://www.sacredheartmonastery.com/

collection of books and links on church history, Benedictine life, Mystics, medieval theology, liturgy, feminist theology, Hildegard

3. LINK LISTS

4. Research and Publication Centers

Cluny dans le monde scientifique

http://www.uni-muenster.de/Fruehmittelalter/Projekte/Cluny/links_cluny.htm [opens in a new window]

arranged link list: sources, hagiography, institutions ...

Kl�ster und Orden

http://www.kloster-ettal.de/linksammlung/orden.htm

in Germany and worldwide

The Benedictine Webring

http://www.glastonburyabbey.org/ring/