From 870 to 873, the Slav apostle Methodius is said to have been imprisoned in the Ellwangen monastery. From 1982 to 1986, a place of prayer was set up in his honor in one of the former town towers, which is visited by numerous groups of pilgrims every year. Two icons are attached to the north side of the former town tower. On the right, Methodius is depicted with his brother Cyril. On the left, you can see Clemens of Ochrita, a student of the two holy brothers.

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Location: Ellwangen (Jagst), Ostalbkreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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