Seckau Abbey

Seckau, Austria

Seckau Abbey was endowed in 1140 by Augustinian canons. An already existing community in Sankt Marein bei Knittelfeld was moved to Seckau in 1142. At the request of Archbishop Konrad I of Salzburg, Pope Innocent II instituted the founding of the congregation and the transfer to Seckau on 12 March 1143. The abbey church, a Romanesque basilica, was built from 1143 to 1164.

According to an old custom, the canons founded a double monastery. The women's chorus likely came to the abbey no later than 1150 from Salzburg, mentioned in a deed of the Noble Burchard of Mureck in 1150.

This establishment was dissolved in 1782. In 1883 the monastery was resettled by Benedictines from Beuron Archabbey, who had had to leave Germany because of the Kulturkampf. In 1940 the monks were evicted by the Gestapo and the buildings were confiscated. In 1945 the monks were able to return.

The abbey maintains a secondary school (Gymnasium) and carries out the duties of the pastoral care belonging to a parish.

The abbey church, a Romanesque basilica, was built between 1143 and 1164. For centuries it was the place of burial of the Inner Austrian line of the Habsburgs.

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Founded: 1143
Category: Religious sites in Austria

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Ľubomira Laceková (11 months ago)
Found it on Google Maps while planning a sleepover nearby. Went there in the evening,because we are interested in historical buildings.Definitely worth a visit if you are nearby.Such a beautiful and peaceful place.
NS Raju (2 years ago)
It’s Very Beautiful and Ancient Abbey with Very Traditional Look. Very Well Maintained.
Åsa Hidmark (2 years ago)
Its pretty. The priest kindly asked if my kids were babtised (they werent), but no pressure. Beautiful yellow rosenush in the courtyard
Jakub Matějka (3 years ago)
Awesome, I have never seen monastery (or other old medival building) in better state. Looks like brand new ?
Aditya Rana (4 years ago)
A calm and beautiful place. Not much to see inside but the surrounding areas are really good.
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