Priory of St. Wigbert

The Priory of St. Wigbert is an ecumenical Benedictine monastery located in Werningshausen near Erfurt, Germany. Named after Saint Wigbert, it is part of the Lutheran Church of Thuringia and hosts a diverse community of brethren from Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox backgrounds, all adhering to the Rule of St. Benedict. The current prior is Lutheran pastor Franz Schwarz, making it a unique place for those interested in interdenominational dialogue and monastic life.