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Lorsch Abbey

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Location : Lorsch, Kreis Bergstraße, Germany
Coordinate : 49.6538750, 8.5691850
Description : Founded in 764, by Count Cancor and his widowed mother, Williswinda, and dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, it is one of the most renowned monasteries of the Carolingian Empire. On 11 July 765, sacred relics arrived, and with great solemnity were deposited in the basilica of the monastery. In 772, the abbey and basilica were then renamed in honour of Saint Nazarius: the main church of Saints Peter, Paul, and Nazarius was consecrated by the Archbishop of Mainz in September 774, in the presence of Charlemagne. Many miracles were said to be wrought through the intercession of Saint Nazarius... Read More

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    Lorsch Abbey is located at Lorsch, Kreis Bergstraße ,Hessen ,Germany.

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    Latitude: 49.6538750
    Longitude: 8.5691850

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