Gedenkstätte Abraham a Sancta Clara in der Pfarrscheuer
Small exhibition in the parish barn of Kreenheinstetten on the life and work of the Baroque preacher Abraham a Sancta Clara.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Baroque preacher Abraham a Sancta Clara was born in 1644 as Hans Ulrich Megerle in Kreenheinstetten, in the "Zur Traube" inn run by his family. He joined the Discalced Augustinian order, became court preacher in Vienna, and, with his popular and linguistically powerful sermons, became a best-selling author. He died in Vienna in 1709.
In the historic parish barn next to the church and the monument, a literary memorial commemorates his path. It presents the key stages of his life in text and images, along with original prints from his lifetime, reprints, and pirated editions. A special item is the parish baptismal register with the entry for his baptism. For the 2009 anniversary year, the exhibition was expanded with a listening station featuring selected texts and new display cases.
Highlights
- Key stages of the Baroque preacher's life in text and images
- Original prints, reprints, and pirated editions of his works
- Parish baptismal register with his baptismal entry
- Listening station with selected texts
- Operated by
- Gemeinde Leibertingen
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Access is by arrangement only; group tours with excerpts from his writings are available on request. |
