New provost in St. Florian Abbey: Klaus Sonnleitner takes responsibility!

New provost in St. Florian Abbey: Klaus Sonnleitner takes responsibility!

Stift St. Florian, 4490 St. Florian, Österreich - On Sunday Klaus Sonnleitner was ceremoniously appointed the new provost of the St. Florian Abbey. Bishop Manfred Scheuer took place as part of a festive service, to which a large number of abbots and religious representatives from all over Austria, including Archabt Korbinian Birnbacher, were present. Political representatives, such as the Upper Austrian governor Thomas Stelzer, gave the event additional importance. In his sermon, Bishop Scheuer emphasized that Sonnleitner and the canons should be "servants of joy" and "lawyers of hope", even in difficult times.

Before his election on February 6th, the 54-year-old Sonnleitner was a collegiate organist for 18 years and is known for his extensive knowledge of the work of Anton Bruckner. His new area of responsibility not only includes pastoral care in 33 parishes, but also the administration of the abbey, which has 700 hectares of forest and 200 hectares of biological agriculture. "The new office brings with it an attractive variety of tasks," said Sonnleitner, who also referred to the challenges when receiving the cultural treasures of the abbey. The restoration of a centuries-old window cost, for example, 90,000 euros, which underlines the balance between preservation and financial burden, such as reported.

The Augustinian choir monster St. Florian is one of the most important baroque monasteries in Upper Austria and has a long history that goes back to the 8th century. It was founded on the grave of St. Florian, the first Christian saint of the country. Sonnleitner will not only take care of the spiritual concerns, but also have to ensure that the legacy of the abbey, including the impressive library and the Bruckner organ, is preserved. Every year, around 20,000 tourists visit the pen, which underlines its importance as a cultural and tourist center, as