Georg Ott
Georg Ott (born October 19, 1811 in Sulzbach , † November 17, 1885 in Abensberg ) was a Catholic theologian and writer.
Life
Georg Ott was born in 1811 as the son of a Sulzbach butcher. He studied theology in Regensburg and was ordained a priest on July 2, 1837. He was first assistant priest in the collegiate church of Obermünster and then from August 27, 1838 to 1842 chaplain in Dieterskirchen and in Schwarzach . Then he worked as a parish provisional until 1845 , d. H. as the vicar's deputy in Oberwinkling and until 1849 as a chaplain in Deggendorf . He came to Riedenburg as an expositus and on April 19, 1854 was given a pastor's post in Beratzhausen . He worked there until May 1862 and then moved to Abensberg as the town pastor. He died in Abensberg on November 17, 1885.
Georg Ott wrote a total of 34 theological books and was a widely read writer in his day.
Works (selection)
- Book of Gertruden or prayers, devotions and instructions for the use of Roman Catholic Christians 1852
- Maienblüthen, or, meditations, prayers and songs of the high Queen of Heaven Mary for the celebration of the May devotion consecrated in 1853
- Legend of God's dear saints 1st edition 1855, 32nd edition 1921
- Vade MeCuM for priests on sick and death beds 1856
- Marianum 1st edition 1859, 10th edition 1877
- The Life of the Dear Blessed Virgin Pink of Lima 2nd edition 1863
- Ave Maria! Prayer book for pious girls 1868
- A pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1868
- Eucharisticum 1869
- Confession and communion booklet for all who love the Lord Jesus 1875
- Josephi Book, or, The Power of Intercession of the Holy Patriarch Joseph 2nd edition 1877
- The first Christians above and below the earth: Or testimonies for the faith, hope and love of our holy mother, the Church 1878
literature
- Erika Bosl: Ott, Georg. In: Karl Bosl (ed.): Bosls Bavarian biography. Supplementary volume. 1000 personalities from 15 centuries. Pustet, Regensburg 1988, ISBN 3-7917-1153-9 , p. 131 ( digitized version ).
Individual evidence
- ^ Best-selling author of the late ecclesiastical Biedermeier , Sulzbach-Rosenberger Zeitung from October 1, 2011
Web links
- Literature by and about Georg Ott in the catalog of the German National Library
- Inge Molle collects the works of a bestselling author
- Bestselling author of the late ecclesiastical Biedermeier , Sulzbach-Rosenberger Zeitung from October 1st, 2011
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ott, Georg |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Catholic theologian and writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 19, 1811 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sulzbach |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 17, 1885 |
| Place of death | Abensberg |