Abbaye Saint Andr De Bruges
The Abbey of Saint-Andre Bruges is a Benedictine abbey Zevenkerken, heir to the abbey of Saint-Andre Ward Sint-Andries to Bruges.
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History
The charter of the abbey was signed February 22, 1100, and Count Robert II of Flanders ratifies in June of that year. It was decided to build on the site of present Church of St. Andrew and St. Anne. The first monks arrived August 17, 1117. In 1188 , the abbey became independent of its mother abbey and a period of prosperity began. It lasted until the fourteenth century and saw the acquisition of many lands. In 1240 , after a long dispute between the abbot and the local parish priest, a wall was built in the church to divide into two.
The Abbey as severely damaged during the second half of the fifteenth century during the German occupation.
In 1521, Emperor Charles V and his brother Ferdinand came to this monastery and attended the vespers.
In the sixteenth century , the abbey was badly damaged by the Beggars and most of the monks had to flee. It was rebuilt in the seventeenth century , but the constant wars and its location outside the walls of Bruges exposed him to further damage.
Second foundation
The abbey was finally destroyed during the French Revolution. A new monastery was built in 1899 - 1.9 thousand to Zevenkerken belonging to the Congregation of the Annunciation.
Internship
The school Zevenkerken Abbey is part of the Abbey of Saint-Andre. This prestigious boarding school in particular has received the Prince Philip during his final three years of humanity.
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