St. Marienthal Abbey, Cistercian nunnery in Ostritz, Germany
St. Marienthal Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in Ostritz situated on the left bank of the Neisse River. The complex includes several structures such as the abbey church, residential quarters, a bakery, sawmill, and vineyard areas.
Queen Kunigunde of Bohemia established the monastery in 1234 near a trading route connecting Prague to Görlitz. The community has endured through wars, fires, and floods to remain active to this day.
The nunnery preserves Cistercian traditions of prayer, study, and manual work that shape daily life here. Visitors encounter this living practice through the community's work and the center's role bringing people from neighboring countries together.
The monastery offers overnight accommodations for guests and hosts conferences, workshops, and educational programs throughout the year. Plan to explore the grounds on foot and allow time to see the different areas at a leisurely pace.
A small group of about ten nuns lives in the monastery and maintains daily rituals and work. This tiny community keeps the spiritual life of Germany's oldest continuously operating Cistercian nunnery alive.
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