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When we hear of the patronage of Saint Thomas, most people in Germany probably automatically think back two thousand years to the time of Christ, because one of the twelve apostles Jesus called to follow him bears this name. In the biblical accounts of the New Testament, he is nicknamed "Didymus," which means "twin" in German. In this case, however, the chosen patronage of the former monastery and current retreat house—and also the namesake of this place in the Eifel district of Bitburg-Prüm—refers to Saint Thomas Becket (1118 to 1170), also known as Thomas of Canterbury after the place of his bishopric and martyrdom. Incidentally, Canterbury Cathedral (Kent, England) can be visited—at least virtually in the komoot system—at the following link =>> https://www.komoot.com/de-de/highlight/231266

from there wonderful view of Mahlberg Castle

good coffee and cake

The unique Malberg Palace complex consists of the so-called New House, the Old House, the arcade building, the brewery, and the chapel. The "Iron Garden" and the "Round Garden" also belong to the palace, which is situated on a mountain spur. Malberg Palace dates back to a castle mentioned as early as 1008. Nothing of the medieval building remains. In 1681, the Veyder family took over the castle and, from 1708 to 1715, had it expanded into a palace in the Venetian Baroque style by Matteo Alberti, an architect from Venice. The impressive buildings feature stucco ceilings and wood paneling, as well as tapestries and antique furniture. A unique feature is a painted wall covering depicting hunting scenes. Civil weddings can be arranged at the palace. The palace is not wheelchair accessible. Dogs are not allowed. Source: https://www.eifel-direkt.de/a-schloss-malberg

The ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the parish church took place on May 19, 1905, and the solemn blessing took place on October 1 of the following year. The church was ready for occupancy and use. It is dedicated to St. Quirinus, first of all, and to Sts. Firminus and Ferredus. The feast of the church's patron saint is celebrated on the first Sunday in May. On June 14, 1909, the parish church of St. Quirinus received its final consecration by Bishop Dr. Michael Felix Korum of Trier. Source: https://kulturdb.de/einobjekt.php?id=620

The Marian Column was erected in 1886 in honor of the Mother of God. A spiral staircase inside leads to a viewing platform. The "Seven Sorrows of Mary," a path consisting of seven stations and winding up the hill, also ends at the Marian Column. Source: https://www.eifel-direkt.de/a-mariensaeule-1

On our hike along the rock path, we have a beautiful view of St. Thomas.