Kloster Seedorf, Benedictine abbey in Seedorf, Switzerland
Kloster Seedorf is a Benedictine women's community housed in a building with a church constructed between 1695 and 1699. The sanctuary combines a wall-pillar structure with a domed central choir and represents an important architectural example of that era.
The monastery was founded in 1215 as a double monastery for the Order of Saint Lazarus and transformed into a women's convent during the 14th century. This shift shaped its identity and purpose for centuries to follow.
The monastery keeps the relics of Saint Constantia, brought from Rome in 1660 as a gift from a local church official. These sacred remains are central to the spiritual life of the community that venerates them daily.
The monastery welcomes visitors through public masses held from Monday to Saturday as well as on Sundays and holidays in the morning. These services offer a chance to experience the community at prayer in their daily rhythm.
This is the only women's monastery in Canton Uri, where seven sisters live by the Rule of Saint Benedict. Such a small contemplative community is rare in the Alpine region today.
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