1200 Jahre Corvey

The beginning of Benedictine monastic life at the bend of the Weser River near Höxter is dated to September 25, 822. The Catholic parish of St. Stephanus and Vitus Corvey has celebrated the anniversary under the motto "1200 Years of Corvey - Where Heaven Touches Earth" with a high-profile festival program for a year. This publication commemorates the liturgical, scientific, and cultural highlights of the anniversary year. The contributions illuminate numerous aspects of Corvey's history and significance. Additionally, they provide insights into the museum educational innovations that present the unique features of this sole UNESCO World Heritage site in Westphalia to a broad audience in a contemporary and dignified manner. The enduring radiance of Corvey as a cultural monument and a place of the Gospel is reflected in this commemorative publication. The former Benedictine abbey has become a "lighthouse" in the anniversary year, just as it was during its heyday in the Middle Ages.