BASILICA OF STS ULRICH AND AFRA

KREUZLINGEN

SWITZERLAND

The Basilica of Sts. Ulrich and Afra in Kreuzlingen is a historical church and former abbey, originally an Augustinian monastery founded around 1125 by Bishop Ulrich I of Konstanz. The church, rebuilt in the Gothic style in the 17th century, features Rococo elements added later and is known for its beautiful interior, including ceiling paintings and a Chapel of the Mount of Olives.

"There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection.”

- Heb 11,35

This beautiful spot on the way from Constance is not far away from German border. I stopped there in a cold January morning that was warmed by the sun on the shore of the lake. I admired the care with which the parish must take care of the place.

LINKS

Website (German): https://www.kath-kreuzlingen.ch/

Wikipedia (English): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kreuzlingen_Abbey

GCatholic (English): https://gcatholic.org/churches/europe/0991

VISITS

January 16, 2018