Ebersmunster Abbey Church

Ebersmunster, France

Ebersmunster Abbey was a Benedictine abbey in Ebersmunster in Alsace. The Baroque abbey church of St Maurice survives.

The abbey, dedicated to Saint Maurice, was founded in 667 by Saint Deodatus of Nevers on the island of Novientum in the River Ill, using relics of Saint Maurice which Deodatus had obtained from St. Maurice's Abbey. Thanks to the support of Adalrich, Duke of Alsace, father of Saint Odilia, the monastery flourished.

It was destroyed by the Swedes during the Thirty Years' War, and was not rebuilt until the early 18th century. Much of the Baroque abbey church was built by the Austrian architect Peter Thumb. The abbey was dissolved during the French Revolution and the conventual buildings were demolished. The contents of the library were taken to Strasbourg, where most of them were burnt in the market place.

The site was reoccupied in 1829 by a community of Marianist Brothers and Priests, and from 1887 by the Sisters of St Joseph of Saint-Marc.

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Founded: 18th century
Category: Religious sites in France

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Jean HUBAULT (16 months ago)
Good morning Really surprised and admiring to find this place. I regularly passed nearby without suspecting this pearl of beauty, simple and moving. To discover, rediscover and make discover. What happiness!!!
Anne ROUSSELIERE (22 months ago)
Extraordinary baroque architecture for this extremely well preserved abbey where a Silbermann organ sits (listening to a concert there would be pure delight). Explanatory panels of the history of the place, very enriching. Place worth a visit
Visites en Alsace Leïla Kopff (Au cœur du patrimoine) (2 years ago)
One of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Alsace. A must-visit and leave a little something in the "trunk" at the entrance for the association which takes care of the conservation and restoration of this beautiful heritage on a voluntary basis.
brezovski Catherine (2 years ago)
Adorable
Sabine H. (3 years ago)
An impressive church and a must-see on any of our visits to Alsace. Maybe someday we can experience a concert there. In the weeks before Christmas there is a beautiful nativity scene to admire
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