The Jesuit establishment Haus Geist was founded in 1640 and subsequently served as a place of activity for the Jesuit order. This community shaped the spiritual life of the area for a long period. The monastery's existence came to an end in 1773 when it was dissolved as part of the order's suppression or secularization.
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Jesuitenniederlassung Haus Geist, Oelde
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The former Jesuit establishment Haus Geist in Oelde, located in the district of Warendorf in North Rhine-Westphalia, represents a historic monastery whose history is closely linked to the Jesuit order. It is characterized by its foundation in the 17th century and is dedicated to Saint Francis Xavier.
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Location+
The monastery is situated in Oelde, a town in the district of Warendorf, located in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The region is known for its Münsterland park landscape.
On site+
Today, the preserved structures of the former Jesuit establishment bear witness to its former significance. The complex is a testament to Baroque monastic architecture and its use by the Jesuit order until its dissolution in the late 18th century.
Nearby+
- Haus Geist (Schloss, approx. 75 m away)
- Ruine Nienburg (Ostenfelde) (Ruine, approx. 2835 m away)
- Schloss Vornholz (Schloss, approx. 3746 m away)
- Prämonstratenserinnenstift Lette (Kloster, approx. 6693 m away)
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