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Kloster Buch is located about 4 km east of the town of Leisnig in a bend of the river Freiberger Mulde. Kloster Buch was first mentioned in a document of Emperor Heinrich IV who bestowed to it the parish of Leisnig. According to Cistercian tradition abbot Hildebert, twelve monks and twelve lay brothers left Sittichenbach Abbey in 1192 and reached Buch in 1192. Kloster Buch is therefore a filial abbey of Sittichenbach, their primary abbey is Morimond. The Burgraves of Leisnig gifted the monastery with many villages. It also possessed several granges in the surrounding regions. In 1309 the monastery acquired the town of Belgern, where it established a ferry across the river Elbe. In 1486 a Cistercian school was founded in Belgern which prepared young monks for their studies, in particular at the Cistercian college of Leipzig University. After the abbot died in 1525, the monastery was dissolved in the course of the Protestant Reformation which had already prevailed in nearby Leisnig. Prince-elector Johann der Beständige (John the Steadfast) had the election of a new abbot suppressed and ordered the properties of the abbey to be administrated by his representative. The monks were offered – according to their rank – parts of the property of the monastery as means of subsistence, or money to take up a civil trade. It was so damaged during the Thirty Years' War that it had to be auctioned off. It was purchased at auction by the Fürstenschule Grimma (Grimma School of Princes). In 1678 the chapel was consecrated again after appropriate renovations. The school administered the remaining monastery property until 1836, after which it became a Saxon state domain. Leaseholders maintained operations in Buch. After 1945, the estate was converted into a state-owned estate as part of the land reform. After 1990, the successor company gave up the agricultural use of the monastery complex in 1994. The very long use as a farm is visible everywhere.

Kloster Buch is located about 4 km east of the town of Leisnig in a bend of the river Freiberger Mulde. Kloster Buch was first mentioned in a document of Emperor Heinrich IV who bestowed to it the parish of Leisnig. According to Cistercian tradition abbot Hildebert, twelve monks and twelve lay brothers left Sittichenbach Abbey in 1192 and reached Buch in 1192. Kloster Buch is therefore a filial abbey of Sittichenbach, their primary abbey is Morimond. The Burgraves of Leisnig gifted the monastery with many villages. It also possessed several granges in the surrounding regions. In 1309 the monastery acquired the town of Belgern, where it established a ferry across the river Elbe. In 1486 a Cistercian school was founded in Belgern which prepared young monks for their studies, in particular at the Cistercian college of Leipzig University. After the abbot died in 1525, the monastery was dissolved in the course of the Protestant Reformation which had already prevailed in nearby Leisnig. Prince-elector Johann der Beständige (John the Steadfast) had the election of a new abbot suppressed and ordered the properties of the abbey to be administrated by his representative. The monks were offered – according to their rank – parts of the property of the monastery as means of subsistence, or money to take up a civil trade. It was so damaged during the Thirty Years' War that it had to be auctioned off. It was purchased at auction by the Fürstenschule Grimma (Grimma School of Princes). In 1678 the chapel was consecrated again after appropriate renovations. The school administered the remaining monastery property until 1836, after which it became a Saxon state domain. Leaseholders maintained operations in Buch. After 1945, the estate was converted into a state-owned estate as part of the land reform. After 1990, the successor company gave up the agricultural use of the monastery complex in 1994. The very long use as a farm is visible everywhere. These were probably once cowsheds.

Kloster Buch is located about 4 km east of the town of Leisnig in a bend of the river Freiberger Mulde. Kloster Buch was first mentioned in a document of Emperor Heinrich IV who bestowed to it the parish of Leisnig. According to Cistercian tradition abbot Hildebert, twelve monks and twelve lay brothers left Sittichenbach Abbey in 1192 and reached Buch in 1192. Kloster Buch is therefore a filial abbey of Sittichenbach, their primary abbey is Morimond. The Burgraves of Leisnig gifted the monastery with many villages. It also possessed several granges in the surrounding regions. In 1309 the monastery acquired the town of Belgern, where it established a ferry across the river Elbe. In 1486 a Cistercian school was founded in Belgern which prepared young monks for their studies, in particular at the Cistercian college of Leipzig University. After the abbot died in 1525, the monastery was dissolved in the course of the Protestant Reformation which had already prevailed in nearby Leisnig. Prince-elector Johann der Beständige (John the Steadfast) had the election of a new abbot suppressed and ordered the properties of the abbey to be administrated by his representative. The monks were offered – according to their rank – parts of the property of the monastery as means of subsistence, or money to take up a civil trade. It was so damaged during the Thirty Years' War that it had to be auctioned off. It was purchased at auction by the Fürstenschule Grimma (Grimma School of Princes). In 1678 the chapel was consecrated again after appropriate renovations. The school administered the remaining monastery property until 1836, after which it became a Saxon state domain. Leaseholders maintained operations in Buch. After 1945, the estate was converted into a state-owned estate as part of the land reform. After 1990, the successor company gave up the agricultural use of the monastery complex in 1994. The chapel was built around 1600 by the then owner. In the days of the GDR it served as a storage room.

Kloster Buch is located about 4 km east of the town of Leisnig in a bend of the river Freiberger Mulde. Kloster Buch was first mentioned in a document of Emperor Heinrich IV who bestowed to it the parish of Leisnig. According to Cistercian tradition abbot Hildebert, twelve monks and twelve lay brothers left Sittichenbach Abbey in 1192 and reached Buch in 1192. Kloster Buch is therefore a filial abbey of Sittichenbach, their primary abbey is Morimond. The Burgraves of Leisnig gifted the monastery with many villages. It also possessed several granges in the surrounding regions. In 1309 the monastery acquired the town of Belgern, where it established a ferry across the river Elbe. In 1486 a Cistercian school was founded in Belgern which prepared young monks for their studies, in particular at the Cistercian college of Leipzig University. After the abbot died in 1525, the monastery was dissolved in the course of the Protestant Reformation which had already prevailed in nearby Leisnig. Prince-elector Johann der Beständige (John the Steadfast) had the election of a new abbot suppressed and ordered the properties of the abbey to be administrated by his representative. The monks were offered – according to their rank – parts of the property of the monastery as means of subsistence, or money to take up a civil trade. It was so damaged during the Thirty Years' War that it had to be auctioned off. It was purchased at auction by the Fürstenschule Grimma (Grimma School of Princes). In 1678 the chapel was consecrated again after appropriate renovations. The school administered the remaining monastery property until 1836, after which it became a Saxon state domain. Leaseholders maintained operations in Buch. After 1945, the estate was converted into a state-owned estate as part of the land reform. After 1990, the successor company gave up the agricultural use of the monastery complex in 1994.

Koprzywnica today is a small town that developed from a settlement in the 12th century. In 1185 Casimir II the Just brought the Cistercians here, who founded a monastery (26. filiation of Morimond). Koprzywnica received town rights in 1268. Thanks to the Cistercians, the town flourished over the next centuries. In 1606 Koprzywnica was one of the centers of the armed uprising of the nobility against Zygmunt III Waza. In the 1660s Koprzywnica was destroyed during the Swedish invasion of Poland. The town never recovered from the losses. In 1942 the Koprzywnica ghetto was liquidated by the German occupiers when 1,800 Jews were transported from here to the Treblinka extermination camp, where they were murdered. - In 1185 Cistercian monks from Morimond, arrived here. The complex was built between 1218 and 1238 by a Cistercian workshop probably from Italy. The monastery got devasted and looted during the Mongol invasions in 1241and again in 1259. Bolesław V the Chaste was very supportive during the reconstruction and granted the monks numerous privileges. At the beginning of the 14th century, a reconstruction of the monastery was carried out, followed by renovations a century later, when the new brick cloisters were built. In 1508 the church and monastery were damaged by fire. The damage was rebuilt Just a century before its dissolution modernization works were carried out, which gave the monastery Baroque elements, including the new, facade of the church. In 1819 the tsarist authorities issued a decree of cassation of the monastery. After the abbey was dissolved in 1821, the church was taken over by the diocese and has since served as a parish church. Since the buildings were not used, their condition rapidly deteriorated. As a result, most of the monastery buildings were demolished, the main purpose being to obtain building materials. After a fire during WWI, the monastery was demolished except for the east wing and the church. After WWII, renovation works were carried out from 1948 to 1949. The Romanesque chapter house from the 13th century.

Koprzywnica today is a small town that developed from a settlement in the 12th century. In 1185 Casimir II the Just brought the Cistercians here, who founded a monastery (26. filiation of Morimond). Koprzywnica received town rights in 1268. Thanks to the Cistercians, the town flourished over the next centuries. In 1606 Koprzywnica was one of the centers of the armed uprising of the nobility against Zygmunt III Waza. In the 1660s Koprzywnica was destroyed during the Swedish invasion of Poland. The town never recovered from the losses. In 1942 the Koprzywnica ghetto was liquidated by the German occupiers when 1,800 Jews were transported from here to the Treblinka extermination camp, where they were murdered. - In 1185 Cistercian monks from Morimond, arrived here. The complex was built between 1218 and 1238 by a Cistercian workshop probably from Italy. The monastery got devasted and looted during the Mongol invasions in 1241and again in 1259. Bolesław V the Chaste was very supportive during the reconstruction and granted the monks numerous privileges. At the beginning of the 14th century, a reconstruction of the monastery was carried out, followed by renovations a century later, when the new brick cloisters were built. In 1508 the church and monastery were damaged by fire. The damage was rebuilt Just a century before its dissolution modernization works were carried out, which gave the monastery Baroque elements, including the new, facade of the church. In 1819 the tsarist authorities issued a decree of cassation of the monastery. After the abbey was dissolved in 1821, the church was taken over by the diocese and has since served as a parish church. Since the buildings were not used, their condition rapidly deteriorated. As a result, most of the monastery buildings were demolished, the main purpose being to obtain building materials. After a fire during WWI, the monastery was demolished except for the east wing and the church. After WWII, renovation works were carried out from 1948 to 1949. The east wing. That here was the cloister can still be seen.

Koprzywnica today is a small town that developed from a settlement in the 12th century. In 1185 Casimir II the Just brought the Cistercians here, who founded a monastery (26. filiation of Morimond). Koprzywnica received town rights in 1268. Thanks to the Cistercians, the town flourished over the next centuries. In 1606 Koprzywnica was one of the centers of the armed uprising of the nobility against Zygmunt III Waza. In the 1660s Koprzywnica was destroyed during the Swedish invasion of Poland. The town never recovered from the losses. In 1942 the Koprzywnica ghetto was liquidated by the German occupiers when 1,800 Jews were transported from here to the Treblinka extermination camp, where they were murdered. - In 1185 Cistercian monks from Morimond, arrived here. The complex was built between 1218 and 1238 by a Cistercian workshop probably from Italy. The monastery got devasted and looted during the Mongol invasions in 1241and again in 1259. Bolesław V the Chaste was very supportive during the reconstruction and granted the monks numerous privileges. At the beginning of the 14th century, a reconstruction of the monastery was carried out, followed by renovations a century later, when the new brick cloisters were built. In 1508 the church and monastery were damaged by fire. The damage was rebuilt Just a century before its dissolution modernization works were carried out, which gave the monastery Baroque elements, including the new, facade of the church. In 1819 the tsarist authorities issued a decree of cassation of the monastery. After the abbey was dissolved in 1821, the church was taken over by the diocese and has since served as a parish church. Since the buildings were not used, their condition rapidly deteriorated. As a result, most of the monastery buildings were demolished, the main purpose being to obtain building materials. After a fire during WWI, the monastery was demolished except for the east wing and the church. After WWII, renovation works were carried out from 1948 to 1949.

Koprzywnica today is a small town that developed from a settlement in the 12th century. In 1185 Casimir II the Just brought the Cistercians here, who founded a monastery (26. filiation of Morimond). Koprzywnica received town rights in 1268. Thanks to the Cistercians, the town flourished over the next centuries. In 1606 Koprzywnica was one of the centers of the armed uprising of the nobility against Zygmunt III Waza. In the 1660s Koprzywnica was destroyed during the Swedish invasion of Poland. The town never recovered from the losses. In 1942 the Koprzywnica ghetto was liquidated by the German occupiers when 1,800 Jews were transported from here to the Treblinka extermination camp, where they were murdered. - In 1185 Cistercian monks from Morimond, arrived here. The complex was built between 1218 and 1238 by a Cistercian workshop probably from Italy. The monastery got devasted and looted during the Mongol invasions in 1241and again in 1259. Bolesław V the Chaste was very supportive during the reconstruction and granted the monks numerous privileges. At the beginning of the 14th century, a reconstruction of the monastery was carried out, followed by renovations a century later, when the new brick cloisters were built. In 1508 the church and monastery were damaged by fire. The damage was rebuilt Just a century before its dissolution modernization works were carried out, which gave the monastery Baroque elements, including the new, facade of the church. In 1819 the tsarist authorities issued a decree of cassation of the monastery. After the abbey was dissolved in 1821, the church was taken over by the diocese and has since served as a parish church. Since the buildings were not used, their condition rapidly deteriorated. As a result, most of the monastery buildings were demolished, the main purpose being to obtain building materials. After a fire during WWI, the monastery was demolished except for the east wing and the church. After WWII, renovation works were carried out from 1948 to 1949. The tower was rebuilt in the style of the original in the 1960s. From this point of view one can see that the baroque façade was added to the medieval structure of the basilica. The reconstructed crossing tower is also from the Baroque period.

Koprzywnica today is a small town that developed from a settlement in the 12th century. In 1185 Casimir II the Just brought the Cistercians here, who founded a monastery (26. filiation of Morimond). Koprzywnica received town rights in 1268. Thanks to the Cistercians, the town flourished over the next centuries. In 1606 Koprzywnica was one of the centers of the armed uprising of the nobility against Zygmunt III Waza. In the 1660s Koprzywnica was destroyed during the Swedish invasion of Poland. The town never recovered from the losses. In 1942 the Koprzywnica ghetto was liquidated by the German occupiers when 1,800 Jews were transported from here to the Treblinka extermination camp, where they were murdered. - In 1185 Cistercian monks from Morimond, arrived here. The complex was built between 1218 and 1238 by a Cistercian workshop probably from Italy. The monastery got devasted and looted during the Mongol invasions in 1241and again in 1259. Bolesław V the Chaste was very supportive during the reconstruction and granted the monks numerous privileges. At the beginning of the 14th century, a reconstruction of the monastery was carried out, followed by renovations a century later, when the new brick cloisters were built. In 1508 the church and monastery were damaged by fire. The damage was rebuilt Just a century before its dissolution modernization works were carried out, which gave the monastery Baroque elements, including the new, facade of the church. In 1819 the tsarist authorities issued a decree of cassation of the monastery. After the abbey was dissolved in 1821, the church was taken over by the diocese and has since served as a parish church. Since the buildings were not used, their condition rapidly deteriorated. As a result, most of the monastery buildings were demolished, the main purpose being to obtain building materials. After a fire during WWI, the monastery was demolished except for the east wing and the church. After WWII, renovation works were carried out from 1948 to 1949. The tower was rebuilt in the style of the original in the 1960s.

Koprzywnica today is a small town that developed from a settlement in the 12th century. In 1185 Casimir II the Just brought the Cistercians here, who founded a monastery (26. filiation of Morimond). Koprzywnica received town rights in 1268. Thanks to the Cistercians, the town flourished over the next centuries. In 1606 Koprzywnica was one of the centers of the armed uprising of the nobility against Zygmunt III Waza. In the 1660s Koprzywnica was destroyed during the Swedish invasion of Poland. The town never recovered from the losses. In 1942 the Koprzywnica ghetto was liquidated by the German occupiers when 1,800 Jews were transported from here to the Treblinka extermination camp, where they were murdered. - According to tradition, the first church in Koprzywnica was consecrated as early as 1130. The parish was first mentioned in 1277. In 1470 there was a Gothic brick church. This church was deteriorating in the 19th century and was demolished. Only the chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary remained, which had been built in 1693-1694 and expanded in 1872-1874 to become the parish church. During WWI the church was severely damaged and could be rebuilt. At the beginning of the 21st century, the church received its present form.

The monastery was founded in 1179 by Bishop Gedeon of Krakow as the 25th daughter monastery of the primary abbey of Morimond, from which the convent also originated. The church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Florian, was completed before the Tartar invasion of 1241. This invasion and subsequent Mongol raids destroyed most of the monastery, and most of the present Romanesque buildings were rebuilt in the late 13th century[4]. The Cistercian abbey flourished from agriculture and metal mining. Another series of invasions, culminating in that of George II Rákóczi of Transylvania, left the abbey plundered and burned. The monastery was finally rebuilt in 1696. After the Congress of Vienna, it was dissolved in 1819 and the church was transformed into a parish church. In 1951 the Cistercians from the Mogiła Abbey were finally able to return to Wąchock Monastery, and in 1964 the parish regained its former status as an abbey. Large parts of the monastery got destroyed in medieval times. Most of what Romanesque work stands today was rebuilt in the late 13th century. A very unusual (and young) painting of "Jesus First Bath". The story of Jesus' First Bath, administered by two midwives, Salome and Zelomi, can be found in Jacob de Voragine's medieval best-seller, "The Golden Legend". It is in two of the early gospels that were considered apocryphal by the Council of Nicea, but remained in popular tradition. Extraordinary here is, that Joseph is reading a book.

The monastery was founded in 1179 by Bishop Gedeon of Krakow as the 25th daughter monastery of the primary abbey of Morimond, from which the convent also originated. The church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Florian, was completed before the Tartar invasion of 1241. This invasion and subsequent Mongol raids destroyed most of the monastery, and most of the present Romanesque buildings were rebuilt in the late 13th century[4]. The Cistercian abbey flourished from agriculture and metal mining. Another series of invasions, culminating in that of George II Rákóczi of Transylvania, left the abbey plundered and burned. The monastery was finally rebuilt in 1696. After the Congress of Vienna it was dissolved in 1819 and the church was transformed into a parish church. In 1951 the Cistercians from the Mogiła Abbey were finally able to return to Wąchock Monastery, and in 1964 the parish regained its former status as an abbey. Large parts of the monastery got destroyed in medieval times. Most of what Romanesque work stands today was rebuilt in the late 13th century. All columns of the chapter house have finely worked capitals.

The monastery was founded in 1179 by Bishop Gedeon of Krakow as the 25th daughter monastery of the primary abbey of Morimond, from which the convent also originated. The church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Florian, was completed before the Tartar invasion of 1241. This invasion and subsequent Mongol raids destroyed most of the monastery, and most of the present Romanesque buildings were rebuilt in the late 13th century[4]. The Cistercian abbey flourished from agriculture and metal mining. Another series of invasions, culminating in that of George II Rákóczi of Transylvania, left the abbey plundered and burned. The monastery was finally rebuilt in 1696. After the Congress of Vienna it was dissolved in 1819 and the church was transformed into a parish church. In 1951 the Cistercians from the Mogiła Abbey were finally able to return to Wąchock Monastery, and in 1964 the parish regained its former status as an abbey. Large parts of the monastery got destroyed in medieval times. Most of what Romanesque work stands today was rebuilt in the late 13th century. The interior of the church is early gothic.

The monastery was founded in 1179 by Bishop Gedeon of Krakow as the 25th daughter monastery of the primary abbey of Morimond, from which the convent also originated. The church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Florian, was completed before the Tartar invasion of 1241. This invasion and subsequent Mongol raids destroyed most of the monastery, and most of the present Romanesque buildings were rebuilt in the late 13th century[4]. The Cistercian abbey flourished from agriculture and metal mining. Another series of invasions, culminating in that of George II Rákóczi of Transylvania, left the abbey plundered and burned. The monastery was finally rebuilt in 1696. After the Congress of Vienna it was dissolved in 1819 and the church was transformed into a parish church. In 1951 the Cistercians from the Mogiła Abbey were finally able to return to Wąchock Monastery, and in 1964 the parish regained its former status as an abbey. Large parts of the monastery got destroyed in medieval times. Most of what Romanesque work stands today was rebuilt in the late 13th century.

The monastery was founded in 1179 by Bishop Gedeon of Krakow as the 25th daughter monastery of the primary abbey of Morimond, from which the convent also originated. The church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Florian, was completed before the Tartar invasion of 1241. This invasion and subsequent Mongol raids destroyed most of the monastery, and most of the present Romanesque buildings were rebuilt in the late 13th century[4]. The Cistercian abbey flourished from agriculture and metal mining. Another series of invasions, culminating in that of George II Rákóczi of Transylvania, left the abbey plundered and burned. The monastery was finally rebuilt in 1696. After the Congress of Vienna it was dissolved in 1819 and the church was transformed into a parish church. In 1951 the Cistercians from the Mogiła Abbey were finally able to return to Wąchock Monastery, and in 1964 the parish regained its former status as an abbey. Large parts of the monastery got destroyed in medieval times. Most of what Romanesque work stands today was rebuilt in the late 13th century. The interior of the church is early gothic.

The monastery was founded in 1179 by Bishop Gedeon of Krakow as the 25th daughter monastery of the primary abbey of Morimond, from which the convent also originated. The church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Florian, was completed before the Tartar invasion of 1241. This invasion and subsequent Mongol raids destroyed most of the monastery, and most of the present Romanesque buildings were rebuilt in the late 13th century[4]. The Cistercian abbey flourished from agriculture and metal mining. Another series of invasions, culminating in that of George II Rákóczi of Transylvania, left the abbey plundered and burned. The monastery was finally rebuilt in 1696. After the Congress of Vienna it was dissolved in 1819 and the church was transformed into a parish church. In 1951 the Cistercians from the Mogiła Abbey were finally able to return to Wąchock Monastery, and in 1964 the parish regained its former status as an abbey. Large parts of the monastery got destroyed in medieval times. Most of what Romanesque work stands today was rebuilt in the late 13th century. A detail of the church door.

The monastery was founded in 1179 by Bishop Gedeon of Krakow as the 25th daughter monastery of the primary abbey of Morimond, from which the convent also originated. The church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Florian, was completed before the Tartar invasion of 1241. This invasion and subsequent Mongol raids destroyed most of the monastery, and most of the present Romanesque buildings were rebuilt in the late 13th century[4]. The Cistercian abbey flourished from agriculture and metal mining. Another series of invasions, culminating in that of George II Rákóczi of Transylvania, left the abbey plundered and burned. The monastery was finally rebuilt in 1696. After the Congress of Vienna it was dissolved in 1819 and the church was transformed into a parish church. In 1951 the Cistercians from the Mogiła Abbey were finally able to return to Wąchock Monastery, and in 1964 the parish regained its former status as an abbey. Large parts of the monastery got destroyed in medieval times. Most of what Romanesque work stands today was rebuilt in the late 13th century.

The monastery was founded in 1179 by Bishop Gedeon of Krakow as the 25th daughter monastery of the primary abbey of Morimond, from which the convent also originated. The church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Florian, was completed before the Tartar invasion of 1241. This invasion and subsequent Mongol raids destroyed most of the monastery, and most of the present Romanesque buildings were rebuilt in the late 13th century[4]. The Cistercian abbey flourished from agriculture and metal mining. Another series of invasions, culminating in that of George II Rákóczi of Transylvania, left the abbey plundered and burned. The monastery was finally rebuilt in 1696. After the Congress of Vienna it was dissolved in 1819 and the church was transformed into a parish church. In 1951 the Cistercians from the Mogiła Abbey were finally able to return to Wąchock Monastery, and in 1964 the parish regained its former status as an abbey.