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Nave and Sanctuary of Eibingen Abbey

DXR · 2014

A photograph of the nave and sanctuary of Eibingen Abbey, the convent Hildegard founded, though the present church building dates only from 1904.

Shows the church of Eibingen Abbey, the convent Hildegard founded in 1165, though the building itself is modern.

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Interior view of a church nave and sanctuary with pews leading toward an altar area.
DXR, Nave and sanctuary of Eibingen Abbey (Abtei St. Hildegard), 2014.

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What it is

This photograph shows the nave and sanctuary of Eibingen Abbey (Abtei St. Hildegard) near Rüdesheim, Germany. Although the abbey has a long history, the church building seen here was constructed only in 1904.

Why it matters

Eibingen was founded by Hildegard of Bingen in 1165. The site shows how her religious community continued long after her death, even though the current church is a much later building, not one she would have known.

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  • What does the architecture of this church tell you about when it was built?
  • Why might a community keep rebuilding on the same site for centuries?
  • What is missing from this photo that might help you understand Hildegard's own time?

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