There would be so much to say about Heiligenkreuz which is not in the Wikipedia entry. For starters, there's some very useful information in English on the official site: http://stift-heiligenkreuz.org/ E...ehrungen.0.html
And then I'm sure there'll be more in the English language press when the Holy Father visits there in a few weeks.
Berolinensis | 08.17.07 - 2:15 pm | #

We got to sing in this church when our college polyphonic choir did an Austria / Hungary tour. There's nothing like unamplified chant and polyphony in places made for it.
Ian | Homepage | 08.17.07 - 6:27 pm | #

Why, in these older churches, to the seats face the center aisle rather than the altar?
brassband | 08.20.07 - 7:42 am | #

Brassband-those are the choir seats, where the monks sit for the Office.

Beautiful church....
irishgirl | 08.25.07 - 12:00 pm | #

IrishGirl --

Thanks for the info.
brassband | 08.25.07 - 12:35 pm | #