Margarethenkloster
Despite its name, this was no monastery but a hospital of Cologne Cathedral's chapter, founded in the 7th century by Bishop Kunibert – now recalled only by a street name.
The name is misleading: although it was called a "Kloster" (monastery), it was in fact a hospital with an attached chapel.
Source: Wikipedia
At a Glance
- Type
- Hospital with St. Margaret's Chapel (St.-Margarethen-Kapelle)
- Intended for
- "superannuated church servants"
- Founded
- 7th century by Bishop Kunibert
- Affiliation
- Linked to the cathedral chapter (Domstift)
- Location
- Altstadt-Nord, Innenstadt district
- Today
- No buildings survive
According to the source, the Margarethenkloster in Cologne was a hospital for "aged church servants" of the cathedral chapter, founded in the 7th century by Bishop Kunibert, and it lasted until the secularization during the French period.
Things to do here
- Read up on the history of the former monastery
- Visit the street whose name recalls the monastery
History
Bishop Kunibert established the institution in the 7th century. It took in "superannuated church servants" and was affiliated with the cathedral chapter. It continued as a collegiate foundation until secularization during the French period, which brought about its end.
Remembrance
Nothing of the buildings has survived. The street name Margarethenkloster is the only reminder of the former institution.
Timeline
- 7. JahrhundertMargarethenkloster founded by Bishop Kunibert
- FranzosenzeitFoundation ended by secularisation during the French period
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