Welcome to the official website of Muensterschwarzach Abbey

Whether you are looking for information or inspiration we hope your visit proves worthwhile today.

Our Community Life

Here is some information about the community and our life according to the Rule of Saint Benedict

Our Prayer

Monks pray the Divine Office together, but also use the Scriptures in an ancient, prayerful way called Lectio Divina. Here you will find the timetable of our liturgy

Our Mission Abroad

Monks help people to find their way in faith and in life. We have been engaged in pastoral care, health, education and the environment for more than 100 years

Our Work

Each monk works in one of our enterprises, in education or in the local parishes. We provide hospitality to the visitors to our monastery and have various shops

Contact us

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