Abbey
MonasteryHeiligenkreuz
Heiligenkreuz Abbey
The Heiligenkreuz Abbey is a significant Cistercian abbey in Lower Austria, situated in the Vienna Woods. It is the second oldest continuously existing Cistercian monastery worldwide and is distinguished by its dedication to monastic life, liturgy, and Gregorian chant in Latin.
History+
The monastery was founded in 1133 by Leopold III of the Babenberg dynasty. It was settled by the mother monastery of Morimond in Burgundy and has existed without interruption ever since. The abbey's patronage is dedicated to Mary and the Holy Cross. Over the centuries, the monastery developed into an important religious and cultural center, with its monks devoted to pastoral care in numerous parishes as well as to scholarship and teaching.
Location+
Heiligenkreuz Abbey is located in the municipality of Heiligenkreuz in the Baden district, Lower Austria, Austria. It lies approximately 15 kilometers west of Vienna at an elevation of about 324 meters above sea level.
On site+
Heiligenkreuz Abbey remains an active monastery with nearly 100 monks to this day. A key focus is on preserving monastic life, Latin liturgy, and Gregorian chant. Many monks are involved in pastoral care in 18 parishes, while others serve as scholars and professors at the affiliated university.
Nearby+
- Mayerling Castle (Castle, approx. 2617 m away)
- Wildegg Castle (Castle, approx. 4272 m away)
- Johannstein Castle Ruin (Castle, approx. 5218 m away)
- Arnstein Castle Ruin (Castle, approx. 5665 m away)
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