Cyrill Greiter: New Abbot of the Tyrolean Abbey of Stams ceremoniously Benized

Cyrill Greiter: New Abbot of the Tyrolean Abbey of Stams ceremoniously Benized

On Sunday, November 3, a significant event took place in the Tyrolean Abbey: the Benediction of Cyrill Greiter than 45th Abbot of the monastery. This solemn ceremony was led by the Cistercian General Abbey, Mauro-Giuseppe Lepori. The event attracted numerous visitors among whom both church and political representatives were.

Prominent guests were present at the festive Benediction, including Bishop Hermann Glettler von Innsbruck, Altabt German Erd and other current and former abbots. The Stiftsinnhof then became the scene of a traditional reception organized by the rifle company and the Musikapelle Stams. This underlines the close connection of the church to the community in the region.

influential guests and ceremony

The ceremony was accompanied by a large number of church dignitaries, such as Bishop Ivo Muser from Bozen-Brixen and Archabar Korbinian Birnbacher. The political leaders of the regions of Tyrol and South Tyrol were also represented, including Governor Anton Mattle and other former governors. This presence shows the importance of the office outside the purely spiritual dimension.

The sermon of General Abbey Mauro-Giuseppe Lepori emphasized that an abbot should represent Christ himself in his actions. This attitude is part of the rules of order on which the Cistercian is based. The focus is on responsibility and prudence.

An important aspect of the ceremony is that it is a Benediction and not a consecration. Benediction is a Latin term that describes a solemn blessing. During such a ceremony, symbolic objects such as ring, mitra and staff are presented to the new abbot to introduce it to his new office. The chest cross was handed over to him after his election.

Cyrill Greiter, who previously worked as a pastor in the Untermais parish in Merano, is 53 years old and was elected by the convent in early September. His career is multifaceted: after theological studies at the University of Innsbruck, he was ordained a priest in 1998 and has since held various positions in pastoral care and youth work. His transition to Himmerod monastery and his return to Untermais underline his commitment and connection to the community.

The Benediction of Cyrill Greiter is an important step for the Tyrolean Abbey Stams and for the Cistercian community as a whole. This ceremony sets a positive accent in the tradition of the monastery and shows the unbroken continuation of the existing values and principles within the church.

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