Admont Abbey: A Monument to Faith, Knowledge, and Resilience Through the Ages

Admont Abbey, cradled in the Austrian Alps, has stood for nearly a thousand years.

Admont Abbey, cradled in the Austrian Alps, has stood for nearly a thousand years. Founded in 1074 by Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg, it began as a Benedictine monastery rooted in the Rule of St. Benedict, which guided monks through prayer, study, and work. The peaceful, remote location along the Enns River was no accident; it provided the perfect setti…