History of Peramiho Abbey

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In 1898 Fr. Cassian Spiß OSB founded Peramiho as a mission station of the Benedictines of St.Ottilien. Read more...

In 1905 Peramiho was destroyed during the Maji-Maji-War, seven Benedictines were killed, among them Fr.Cassian. Read more...

After the First World War the Benedictines led by Fr. Gallus Steiger OSB were able to establish many schools an mission stations. Peramiho became an abbey and a bishop's see, a cathedral was built. Read more...

During the time of Abbot-Bishop Eberhard Spieß OSB (since 1953) the responsibility for the young church was transferred to local leaders. Read more...

Under the leadership of Abbot Lambert Dörr OSB (1976-2006) Peramiho started a transformation from a missionary centre to an ordinary abbey. The community is loosing its German character and is becoming African. Read more...

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