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Manuel Fedrigo
August 23, 2025
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Pannonhalma Abbey, located in Hungary near the city of Győr, is one of the oldest and most important Benedictine monasteries in the country. Its history is closely linked to the introduction of Christianity to Hungary and the formation of the Hungarian state.
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📜 Historical Summary of Pannonhalma Abbey
Foundation (996 AD):
The abbey was founded in 996 by Prince Géza, father of Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary. He called Benedictine monks from Bohemia to begin monastic life on St. Martin's Hill (now Pannonhalma).
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📜 Historical Summary of Pannonhalma Abbey
Foundation (996 AD):
The abbey was founded in 996 by Prince Géza, father of Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary. He called Benedictine monks from Bohemia to begin monastic life on St. Martin's Hill (now Pannonhalma).
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