Collegiate Church of St. Blasii and Marien 1132 Founding of the Augustinian Canons' Monastery by Archbishop Adalbert the First of Mainz; shortly thereafter start of construction During the construction of the church, a women's convent was attached to the canons' convent. Beginning of decline in the 13th century. Exodus of the men from the monastery. The Reformation was introduced in 1542 with the remaining nuns. 1660 Last documented mention of a canoness. (Source: Notice in the showcase at the church)
The 12th-century Romanesque church is distinguished by its twin towers, which are visible from afar when walking through Fredelsloh. It is the preserved core of a larger monastery complex. The walls are made of Weser sandstone. The monastery existed until the Thirty Years' War. After that, the complex fell into disrepair – the church was even partially used as a mere granary. In the 19th century, it was rediscovered as a historic monument and, in the 20th century, was used again for worship as part of the Moringen parish. klosterkirche-fredelsloh.de/startseite
I have a special history with the medieval monastery church of St. Blasii and Marien, as it was this church that gave me one of my rare top marks in art class. I was never able to draw or paint, but the lecture and documentation given about the late Romanesque building really impressed the art teacher. Even today I like to look over at the twin towers of the imposing structure every time I drive through Fredelsloh.