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St. Benedict's feast day, March 21st 2006

On St. Benedict's feast day, March 21st, with our many guests we remembered the arrival of the first three benedictine monks on Mt. Zion, exactly 100 years ago. In the solemn service at the Dormition Church, presided by Abbot Benedikt, two members of our community took their Solemn Vows: Fr. Basilius Schiel OSB and Fr. Jonas Trageser OSB. See our special page for texts and photos.

Centennial of our Community 2006

In 2006 we celebrate the centennial of the foundation of our community with many festivities in the Holy Land and in Germany, starting with St. Benedict's feast day, March 21st, at the Abbey in Jerusalem.

February 2006: Photo Exhibit at Lisle / Illinois Raises Funds for Beit Benedikt

A photo exhibit featuring the images of Father Johannes M. Oravecz OSB, entitled "Yearning for Peace: Glimpses of the Holy Land", debuted at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois on February 11, 2006.

3.11.2005: Mount Zion Award 2005 for Rabbi David Rosen

On November 3rd, the Mount Zion Award 2005 has been presented to Rabbi David Rosen. In his speech in honor of Rabbi Rosen, Walter Cardinal Casper acknowledged his courage and perseverance in his work for Christian-Jewish Relations.