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Schottenstift Abbey

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    May 20, 2025

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    The name “Schottenstift” refers to the foundation of the monastery in 1155: the Babenberg Duke Henry II Jasomirgott called Irish monks (called “Schotten”) to his new state capital Vienna.
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    November 23, 2023

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    The Schottenstift is a Benedictine monastery. It was founded in 1155 when Duke Henry II called Irish-Scottish Benedictine monks to Vienna, and has been part of the Austrian Benedictine Congregation since 1625.
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