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Honorary award for Adolf Hahnl: The legend of Salzburg church art!
Adolf Hahnl receives the honorary award from the Archdiocese of Salzburg for his life's work in church, art and history.
Honorary award for Adolf Hahnl: The legend of Salzburg church art!
Salzburg, February 5, 2025 – The respected art historian Adolf Hahnl was awarded the honorary award of the “Archbishop Rohracher Study Fund” by the Archdiocese of Salzburg. The 86-year-old, who already worked as head of the St. Peter Abbey Library, received the award at a ceremony led by Archbishop Franz Lackner. In an official announcement, Hahnl is honored as a “faithful, loyal and encyclopedically educated servant of the church and monastery.” This award is in recognition of his over forty years of involvement in various cultural and ecclesiastical institutions in the archdiocese.
During his impressive career, Hahnl made significant contributions to architectural research and Christian art. His expertise has also earned him a role as archivist at Mattsee Abbey and as university lecturer at the Theological Faculty in Salzburg. The honorary award has been awarded since 1972 to honor outstanding achievements in church history and related disciplines, such as kathpress.at reported.
Historical roots of the cathedral chapter
The beginnings of the Salzburg Cathedral Chapter go back to the year 774, when Bishop Vigil consecrated the cathedral. Under Archbishop Konrad I, the first binding rules were laid down for the cathedral chapter, which consisted of 24 canons who led a common life of work and prayer. This institution developed over the centuries and represented a central position of power in the archdiocese and the archbishopric. salzburg.gv.at emphasizes that the canons were not only spiritual leaders, but also important landowners and contributors to the ecclesiastical landscape in Salzburg.
The cathedral chapter has changed over the years, particularly in its composition and areas of responsibility. Roland Peter Kerschbaum, a member of the cathedral chapter since 2011, emphasizes the important role of the members in the administration of the cathedral and the organization of the cathedral liturgy. He describes the cathedral chapter members as a spiritual community that supports one another while taking on a variety of cultural and administrative responsibilities.