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The outcomes of material-technological studies conducted on the Verdun Altar during the Autumn of 2022 were recently unveiled at a three-day conference held in the Augustinussaal of the Abbey. Engaging participants in comprehensive discussions, the conference centered around these findings, contextualizing them within the broader spheres of media, cultural, and art historical considerations pertinent to Nicolaus of Verdun’s masterpiece.

Until 1568, Klosterneuburg was home to a convent for canonesses alongside the canon’s convent, which continues to be active today. Despite its historical significance, minimal research has been undertaken on the history, daily life, and liturgy of Klosterneuburg’s canonesses. This is poised to change with the support of startup funding and collaborative efforts between the universities of Düsseldorf, Harvard, Salzburg, and Vienna. Current initiatives involve the meticulous preparation of projects in the disciplines of German Philology, History, and Theology, aiming to systematically investigate the daily life, organization, and knowledge assets of the canonesses’ convent in alignment with the latest research standards. Leveraging accounting books, inventories, necrologies, and manuscripts from the library – including liturgical works and religious rules – these projects gradually unveil the life of the canonesses of Klosterneuburg. The resultant interdisciplinary contribution advances research on female religious communities in German-speaking countries and provides a valuable basis for international comparative studies.