Benedikt Baur OSB was born as Karl Borromäus Baur and died November 10, 1963, in Beuron. He was a German Benedictine monk and professor of theology. He served as the fifth Archabbot of Beuron Archabbey.
Baur joined the Benedictine community at Beuron in 1897; he made his solemn profession there on October 5, 1898, and was ordained to the priesthood on September 20, 1903. In 1904, he earned his doctorate in theology (Dr. theol.) in Rome. From 1905 to 1913, he taught dogmatic theology and canon law at the Theological College of Beuron. From 1907 to 1910, he also served as the Prefect of Clerics there.[1] From 1931 to 1938, he held a professorship in dogmatic theology at the Pontifical Athenaeum of Sant’Anselmo—the Benedictine order's instituteBenedikt Baur OSB was born as Karl Borromäus Baur and died November 10, 1963, in Beuron. He was a German Benedictine monk and professor of theology. He served as the fifth Archabbot of Beuron Archabbey.
Baur joined the Benedictine community at Beuron in 1897; he made his solemn profession there on October 5, 1898, and was ordained to the priesthood on September 20, 1903. In 1904, he earned his doctorate in theology (Dr. theol.) in Rome. From 1905 to 1913, he taught dogmatic theology and canon law at the Theological College of Beuron. From 1907 to 1910, he also served as the Prefect of Clerics there.[1] From 1931 to 1938, he held a professorship in dogmatic theology at the Pontifical Athenaeum of Sant’Anselmo—the Benedictine order's institute of higher learning in Rome—as well as in Salzburg and Einsiedeln.
In 1938, he was appointed Subprior at Beuron and was subsequently named Abbot by Pope Pius XI.[4] From January 18, 1938, until 1955, he served as the fifth Archabbot of Beuron.[2] His abbatial blessing was conferred on February 24, 1938, by Archbishop Conrad Gröber.
Baur made significant contributions to both Beuron Archabbey and the Beuron Congregation. He was particularly dedicated to the study of liturgy and manuscript research, and was the founder of the *Vetus Latina* Institute. Benedikt Baur was regarded as an opponent of the Nazi regime.
He published numerous works and writings on spiritual themes, which have appeared in several languages. ...more
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