Johannisberg
Community ID:
2821
Alternate Names:
Johannisberg im Rheingau; Bischofsberg
Town:
Geisenheim
Diocese:
Mainz
Region:
Hessen-Nassau
Medieval Location:
On the hillside of the Bischofsberg above Geisenheim
Modern Location:
In Darmstadt in the Rhein valley. Exit the B42 at Geisenheim
Corporate Status:
Double monastery
Dedication:
S. John the Baptist
Date Founded:
1090
Religious Order:
Benedictine
Congregation:
S. Georgen
Foundation Information:
Archbishop Ruthard of Mainz founded the monastery.
1096 - 1100AD
Benedictine monks from Mainz built the first monastery in the Rhinegau on this site.
1130AD
The consecration of a Romanesque basilica in honour of John the Baptist resulted in the name Johannisberg, (Mountain of John), being used for mountain, monastery and village.
1525AD
The monastery was plundered and destroyed during the farmers' revolution.
Secondary Sources:
Contributors:
Alison Beach
