Solemn church services and a variety of cultural events create a contemplative atmosphere, while numerous activities in the monastery invite visitors to marvel, discover and join in. A highlight is the second Sunday in Advent, when an open day takes place. This offers guests the rare opportunity to take a look behind the normally closed doors of the cloister and experience the abbey from a completely new perspective.

PROGRAMME

First Advent: 1 December

Abbey church

• High mass (9 h)
  
• Eucharistic celebration (11 am)
  
• Advent Vespers (17.30 h)
  
• Benefit concert of the Maria Laach Circle of Friends with the Mainz Cathedral Choir (19 h) Tickets are available online at www.maria-laach.de, by telephone on 0651 / 97 90 777 and at the local book and art shop / TI ).
  

Book and art shop

• Book signing with Markus Theisen - Es stirbt sich gut am Laacher See (30.11., 14-15 h)
  
• Craft session for little bookworms ‘We make bookmarks’ (13-15 h)
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Second Advent: 8 December

OPEN DOOR DAY at the Benedictine Abbey

Take a look at otherwise hidden areas of the

areas of the cloister (11 - 17 h)

Abbey church

• Family service (10 am)
  
• Advent Vespers (17.30 h)
  

Church forecourt

• Peace light
  
• St Nicholas comes (11.30 h and 15 h)
  

Book and art shop

• Honey stand of the beekeeping Krauß,
  
• Incense stall (10-16 h)
  
• Bracelet making (13-16 h)
  
• String trio (13-17 h)
  

Monastery shop

• Apple magic from Lake Laach
  
• Keramik Kreativ : Get an insight into ceramic painting and order your personalised Bogler mug on site (11-16 h)
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Third Advent: 15 December

Abbey church

• High mass (9 am), Eucharistic celebration (11 am),
  
• Advent singing with the Cappella Lacensis (15.30 h),
  
• Evensong with the Cappella Lacensis (17.30 h)
  

Book and art shop

• ‘Christmas wish for you!’ campaign (14.12.),
  
• Colouring for children (13-16 h)
  

Monastery forum

• Lecture on the ringing of the Laach bells (14.15 h)
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Fourth Advent: 22 December

Abbey church

• High Mass (9 am), Eucharist (11 am),
  
• Advent organ concert (15.30 h)
  
• Advent Vespers (17.30 h)
  

Book and art shop

• Discovery game: How many stars can you find in the book and art shop?
  

With this varied programme and special insights, Maria Laach creates a unique backdrop for the Advent season. We look forward to welcoming you!