Art & faith shines again: Schönau monastery church blossomed!

Art & faith shines again: Schönau monastery church blossomed!

Schönau, Deutschland - After lengthy restoration work, the monastery church of the Franciscan minorites in Schönau shines again in new splendor. Over 50 works of art, including paintings and altars, have been restored over the past twelve years in a comprehensive project. This impressive initiative was largely made by Dr. Gerhard Köhler launched and supported by the Förderkreis Kloster and pilgrimage church Schönau, who collected over 140,000 euros in donations during this time. The money flowed not only into the restoration of the pictures, but also into the interior restoration of the church and the renovation of the organ.

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renovation measures and reopening

In addition to the restoration of the works of art, the monastery church has experienced a comprehensive renovation. This included basic cleaning, new lighting and necessary repairs, which caused a total of around 485,000 euros. Over half of this sum was provided by funding from the federal government, while grants from various institutions, such as the State Office for the Preservation of Monuments and the Bavarian State Foundation, as well as private donations have also made a significant contribution to financing.

The renovation work became necessary after earlier false renovation measures had made the walls dark. Craftsmen cleaned the stucco marble of the altars, öilten 26 old oak benches and improved the church windows. In the entrance area, space was also created for a all -year crib, which is also a project by the Schönau Kloster Förderkreis.

festive reopening

The official reopening of the monastery church takes place on November 26th at 10 a.m. The service is led by the fathers of the Franciscan minorites, under the direction of Provincial Minister Brother Andreas Murk. The celebration is musically designed by the Sankt Pius chamber choir from Lohr-Lindig. As part of this event, Guardian Father Steffen Behr will also be said goodbye, who will leave the monastery on December 1 for a two -year exclusion. During his term in office, Father Behr increased the monastery's awareness through numerous measures, including the creation of a homepage and organization of events. His successor becomes brother Jesmond PanApparambil.

Overall, the Schönau monastery church has not only preserved its historical importance with these restoration and renovation work, but also created an inviting space that enriches the community and attracts visitors. The upcoming celebrations not only serve to reopen, but also to appreciate the many actors who contributed to this successful project. Further information provides the website of the Diocese of Würzburg.