Angermünde Franciscan Abbey

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Angermünde Franciscan Abbey

Klosterstraße 43a

16278 Angermünde

Gründungsjahr

1260

Ordenszugehörigkeit

Franciscan

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The beginnings of the abbey most likely date back to 1250, when it was founded by John I, Margrave of Brandenburg. In the 14th century, the Franciscan monks of Angermünde participated in the Inquisition trials of the Waldensians, who were considered heretics at the time. In the early 15th century, the abbey joined the observance movement. In 1556, as part of the Reformation under Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg, the abbey was expropriated and dissolved. The city of Angermünde acquired the site in 1567.

Site

Angermuende - Das ehemalige Fraziskanerkloster - 12

The Franciscans erected the abbey next to the city wall in the south-east of Angermünde. The complex comprises of the church and a double cloister enclosure, which is made up of two cloistered courtyards and a central wing. The site suffered widespread damage during the Thirty Years’ War and was largely demolished in 1800, but the abbey church was preserved. In the interim it has served as a church, storage depot, local history museum and fire station. Today it is used as the municipal cultural centre.

Location

Angermuende - Das ehemalige Fraziskanerkloster - 13

Angermünde is located between the two largest conservation areas in south-eastern Uckermark. It is a member of the “Association of towns with historic centres in Brandenburg”, and has been regenerated through renovation of its old town, medieval urban structures and 17th and 19th century tradesmen’s houses. Other places of interest are the 13th century St. Mary’s parish church and sections of the city wall with magazine.

Highlights

Angermuende - Das ehemalige Fraziskanerkloster - 10

The rood screen of the former abbey church, between the nave and chancel, has almost been completely preserved in its original form, something unique in Brandenburg. Other impressive features are the elaborately decorated vestry and the murals, which date from the 13th to the 15th century. The church is brought to life by the various cultural summer events of the “Angermünder Klostersommer”.