Augustinerkirche (Munich)
Encyclopedia
The Augustinerkloster is a church in Munich
, southern Germany
, It was constructed during the 13th century and expanded during the next two centuries. It was the Abbey Church of the Augustinian hermits i nthe city.
was originally in the Gothic style. It was remodeled to Baroque style from 1618 to 1621 by Veit Schmidt using plans created by Hans Krumpper
.
The church belonged for many years to the Augustinian monastery. The monastery building is now used as the offices of the police headquarters in Munich.
In 1803 the abbey
was dissolved, and the church was deconsecrated. The church was first used as a toll hall. In 1911 Theodor Fischer built, in the space formerly occupied by the nave
, the so-called "White Hall". The church was damaged during World War II
. It was rebuilt during 1962—1964 by Erwin Schleich to house the Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum
(German Hunting and Fishing Museum).
was elected as the prior of the Abbey in 1503. He was the monastic superior, teacher, and confessor of Martin Luther
.
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, southern Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, It was constructed during the 13th century and expanded during the next two centuries. It was the Abbey Church of the Augustinian hermits i nthe city.
History
The basilicaBasilica
The Latin word basilica , was originally used to describe a Roman public building, usually located in the forum of a Roman town. Public basilicas began to appear in Hellenistic cities in the 2nd century BC.The term was also applied to buildings used for religious purposes...
was originally in the Gothic style. It was remodeled to Baroque style from 1618 to 1621 by Veit Schmidt using plans created by Hans Krumpper
Hans Krumpper
Hans Krumpper was a German sculptor, plasterer, architect and intendant of the arts who served the Bavarian dukes William V...
.
The church belonged for many years to the Augustinian monastery. The monastery building is now used as the offices of the police headquarters in Munich.
In 1803 the abbey
Abbey
An abbey is a Catholic monastery or convent, under the authority of an Abbot or an Abbess, who serves as the spiritual father or mother of the community.The term can also refer to an establishment which has long ceased to function as an abbey,...
was dissolved, and the church was deconsecrated. The church was first used as a toll hall. In 1911 Theodor Fischer built, in the space formerly occupied by the nave
Nave
In Romanesque and Gothic Christian abbey, cathedral basilica and church architecture, the nave is the central approach to the high altar, the main body of the church. "Nave" was probably suggested by the keel shape of its vaulting...
, the so-called "White Hall". The church was damaged during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. It was rebuilt during 1962—1964 by Erwin Schleich to house the Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum
Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum
The Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum is a museum exhibiting objects connected with the history of hunting and fishing in Germany or other territories which nowadays belong to it.-Location:...
(German Hunting and Fishing Museum).
Notable residents
Johann von StaupitzJohann von Staupitz
Johann von Staupitz was a theologian, university preacher, Vicar-General of the Augustinian Order in Germany who supervised Martin Luther during a critical period in that man's spiritual life. Martin Luther himself remarked, "If it had not been for Dr...
was elected as the prior of the Abbey in 1503. He was the monastic superior, teacher, and confessor of Martin Luther
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517...
.