Parish church, care and support center
MonasteryLippstadt
Kloster Benninghausen
The former Cistercian convent of Benninghausen, located in the North Rhine-Westphalian city of Soest, was once a significant spiritual institution. Today, it is distinguished by its long history and the preserved church, which continues to serve as a parish church.
History+
The Benninghausen convent was founded in 1240 as a daughter foundation of the Gevelsberg convent and was affiliated with the Cistercian order. Spiritual oversight was provided by the abbots of Altenkamp Abbey. Initially, the convent primarily housed non-noble nuns, but from the 17th century onwards, it increasingly evolved into a noble ladies' collegiate foundation. The convent was consecrated under the patronage of Saints Mary and Martin. In 1804, the convent was dissolved as part of the secularization.
Location+
The former convent is situated within the city area of Soest, a historic city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
On site+
The former convent church is still used as a parish church today. The other historical convent buildings now house the Westphalian Care and Support Centre, which is part of the LWL Clinic Lippstadt.
Nearby+
- Herringhausen Castle (castle, approx. 2974 m away)
- Düsse Castle (Ostinghausen) (castle, approx. 4326 m away)
- Overhagen Castle (castle, approx. 4694 m away)
- Cappel Abbey (monastery, approx. 4789 m away)
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