S. Maria Stern (S. Mary's Star)
Community ID:
2376
Town:
Augsburg
Diocese:
Augsburg
Modern Location:
Augsburg; in the governmental district of Schwabia.
Dedication:
S. Anne; S. Elizabeth
Date Founded:
1258
Date Terminated:
1802
Religious Order:
Franciscan
Rule:
Franciscan
Foundation Information:
This community of Franciscan nuns was founded by two women from the urban patriciate of Augsburg.
Secondary Sources:
[1]Bavaria Franciscana Antiqua IV, 515-547.
[2]Hist. Staetten, 39-48.
[3]SINNIGEN, P. Ansgar. katholische Frauengenossenschaften Deutschlands, 111.
Miscellaneous Information:
The convent was reestablished on Nov. 1, 1828.
Admin. Notes:
more research necessary
Contributors:
June Mecham
Contributors Notes:
Date Started:
1258
Date Finished:
1802
Length:
480
