Tutilo Burger
Benedictine monk and abbot
Born
September 8th, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany, a Benedictine monk and abbot served as the abbot of the Abbey of Maria Laach. Focused on monastic life, spiritual development, and community service, provided guidance to monastic communities and engaged in ecumenical dialogue. Leadership included overseeing the daily operations of the abbey and fostering a spirit of prayer and contemplation within the community. Emphasized the importance of education, liturgy, and the arts in monastic life.
Served as abbot of the Abbey of Maria Laach
Promoted monastic education and culture
Engaged in ecumenical dialogues
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