Tutilo Burger

Benedictine monk and abbot

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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