Sebastian Steinegger

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Sebastian Steinegger

Sebastian Steinegger SOCist (born September 7, 1736 in Lachen SZ ; † April 10, 1807 in Wettingen ) was abbot of the Wettingen monastery .

Life

The son of an innkeeper made his profession in the Wettingen monastery in 1754 and was ordained priest in 1760. From 1762 to 1767 he taught theology at the home school , was a pastor in Würenlos from 1767 to 1768 and was elected abbot in 1768. On July 16, 1769, he was designated by the Nuncio Luigi Valenti Gonzaga in Lucerne .

During the first twenty years in the monastery he tried to mediate between the religious ideal and the ideas of the Enlightenment. Nonetheless, there were open tensions in the Convention. His monastery plans did not materialize for various reasons, not least due to a lack of money. Later, the French invasion of Switzerland put an end to all plans. The monastery was constantly occupied by the French military, and thousands of refugees sought and were given refuge. In addition, there were substantial monetary payments to the cantonal government.

During the time of the Helvetic Republic, the abbot and the convent stayed in the monastery and were thus able to ensure its continued existence. From 1804 on, Steinegger dealt with school issues and became a member of the Aargau school council. After the collapse of the Upper German Cistercian Congregation and the abolition of the Salem Monastery , the Swiss Cistercian Congregation was created on his initiative in 1806 from the remaining Swiss Cistercian monasteries , of which he became the first Abbot General .

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SURNAME Steinegger, Sebastian
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Abbot of Wettingen Monastery
DATE OF BIRTH September 7, 1736
PLACE OF BIRTH Laughter SZ
DATE OF DEATH April 10, 1807
Place of death Wettingen