New Archabar Jakob Auer: A fresh wind for St. Peter!

New Archabar Jakob Auer: A fresh wind for St. Peter!

In a remarkable and surprising election scenario, the Arch Abbey St. Peter in Salzburg experienced a change of management on February 15, 2025. Father Jakob Auer, who, at the age of 34, is the youngest archebar in the over 1,300-year history of the monastery was chosen as the successor to Korbinian Birnbacher. The election was carried out in accordance with the regular voting proceedings among the 22 -person monks entitled to vote, as orf.at reports .

Jakob Auer, born in 1991 and member of the Arch Abbey since 2013, is surprised by the election and emphasizes the trust of his fellow brothers. He described the decision as "a normal electoral system" and is looking forward to the next twelve years of his term. The outgoing archebt Birnbacher described the handover of the management as a "great honor" and expressed gratitude for the past few years. Under the well -established structures of the Arch Abbey, Auer will now take the footsteps of a successful manager, while Birnbacher as chairman of the Austrian Order Conference remains responsible, according to katholisch.at .

st. Peter: A place with history

The St. Peter monastery, founded in 696 by Saint Rupert, has established itself as a major spiritual center over the centuries. Since his elevation to the Arch Abbey by Pope Pius XI. In 1927 it also played an important role in Salzburg's economy. Several companies that belong to the Benedictine monastery employ around 80 people and contribute to the stability of the Region. The choice of Jakob Auer marks a fresh start and is celebrated by Archbishop Franz Lackner as a "refreshing sign" for the youth.