Säben Monastery has a monk again. It's nice that it hasn't been downgraded to a hotel. But daily mass alone will only attract the older generation of faithful Catholics. A retreat house or educational center would be more suitable for the hoped-for spiritual center with appeal to younger generations.
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November 1, 2025

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The Church of the Holy Cross

Around 600, the Church of the Holy Cross was built as a double church on the summit of the hill in the area of …

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July 11, 2024

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Beautiful church with magnificent wall and ceiling paintings. A small circular path leads around the church and offers a wonderful view of the town of Klausen.

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