Public project presentation "Of Cistercian networks and monastery libraries", 29.09.2025

Cathedral Forum Dresden

September 29, 2025 | Monday | 7:30 pm | Kathedralforum Dresden

Prof. Dr. Mirko Breitenstein, Dresden
Dr. Matthias Eifler, Leipzig
Jana Kocourek, Dresden
Dr. Christoph Mackert, Leipzig
Felix Schulze, Leipzig
Dr. Victoria Smirnova, Dresden

Of Cistercian networks and monastery libraries

Insights into current research on St. Marienthal and Altzella

Researchers from Dresden and Leipzig give an insight into the current status of their work on the monastery library of St. Marienthal. In 2023, the Free State of Saxony was able to secure this historical book collection for the public. The book collection of St. Marienthal is closely linked to other Saxon monasteries. In the context of short presentations followed by an open panel discussion, the team will present initial discoveries, in particular about Altzella Abbey, the most important Cistercian monastery in Saxony.

A joint event of the Research Center for Comparative History of Religious Orders (FOVOG) at TU Dresden, the Saxon State and University Library Dresden (SLUB), Leipzig University Library (UBL) and the Catholic Academy.

Venue
House of the Cathedral
Schloßstraße 24
01067 Dresden

Further information:
https://www.katholische-akademie-dresden.de/11-kathedralforum-dresden/2050-von-zisterziensischen-netzwerken-und-klosterbibliotheken