Eugen Fiderer
Eugen Fiderer OCist (born February 24, 1894 in Emerkingen , Württemberg, † February 16, 1973 in Monte Rosso , Italy) was abbot of the Stams monastery .
Life
Born as Josef Aloys Fiderer, he entered the Cistercian Parakeet Abbey in 1907 , began his novitiate there on August 14, 1910 and took the religious name Eugene. He celebrated his profession on August 15, 1911 and was ordained a priest on July 12, 1916 by Archbishop Franz Borgia Sedej von Gorizia . On July 1, 1946, he became prior of the Stams monastery. On October 1, 1949, he was elected 40th Abbot of Stams. On October 9, 1949, he was awarded by Paul Rusch the benediction . On July 8, 1968, he resigned his position. He was buried on February 24, 1973 in Stams.
Awards
- Decoration of honor of the state of Tyrol
- Honorary citizen of the home community Emerkingen, 1964
Web links
Books
- A Source of Strength, translation, 1952
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Stephan Mariacher |
Abbot of Stams Monastery 1949–1968 |
Bruno Heinrich |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Fiderer, Eugene |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Fiderer, Josef Aloys (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian clergyman, Abbot of Stams |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 24, 1894 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Emerkingen , Württemberg |
| DATE OF DEATH | 16th February 1973 |
| Place of death | Monte Rosso , Italy |