Kloster Marienfließ, Cistercian monastery in Stepenitz, Germany
Kloster Marienfließ is a Cistercian monastery in Brandenburg with a church built from brick and mixed masonry. The church features two portals decorated with dual-colored glazed bricks that date to the 13th century.
Johann Gans zu Putlitz founded the monastery in 1231 as one of the earliest Cistercian convents in the Prignitz region. It developed into an important religious and economic center for the surrounding area.
The monastery church displays coats of arms and memorial stones from local noble families who lived in the region. These monuments reflect the deep connection between the monastery and the surrounding nobility throughout the centuries.
The monastery includes a hotel with rooms available for visitors wishing to stay in the area. Guests can explore the grounds and learn more about the site's history and current community life.
The monastery continues to hold regular communal prayer sessions that visitors can experience firsthand. Midday prayers take place from Monday through Saturday, with evening prayer services offered on Sundays.
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