Franziskanerkloster Vossenack, Franciscan monastery in Hürtgenwald, Germany
The Franziskanerkloster Vossenack is a monastery complex with a church, gymnasium, and boarding school for boys located in Hürtgenwald. The facility belongs to the German Franciscan Province of Saint Elizabeth and serves as a center for education and spiritual life.
The complex was founded in 1966 near the Vossenack war cemetery, where thousands died during the winter of 1944 to 1945. The monastery's establishment reflected a commitment to remembrance and rebuilding after the war.
The monastery hosts a puppet theater called 'De Strippkes Trekker' that performs regularly in its cultural cellar. Visitors can watch traditional marionette performances organized by Brother Wolfgang and his team.
Visitors should contact the monastery ahead of time, as the site is an active school boarding facility without set visiting hours. Those interested in theater performances or church services should arrange visits in advance to ensure access.
The Stations of the Cross in the monastery church were created by Father Laurentius Ulrich Englisch, a former student of artist Joseph Beuys. These works blend Franciscan spirituality with modern artistic expression and remain on display in the church today.
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