Second Foundation
In 1802 the monastery was closed as a consequence of secularization. The Prince of Thurn und Taxis then the state of Bavaria and finally Württemberg became the owner. Precious objects were bought from Thurn und Taxis by Bavaria. It was the Prince of Thurn und Taxis who made it possible to reopen the monastery in 1919. The first abbot was Bernhard Durst (1921–65). In 1919, the abbey was resettled by Benedictines from Beuron Archabbey and the Emaus Abbey in Prague.
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