Abbey structure Thorn Abbey
model of abbey district
view of south side of st. michael s church
the collegiate women came high nobility. thorn had belonged benedictine order originally. changed, however, in 12th century, free secular ladies abbey. in 1310, secular cannons of abbey stressed secular status , claimed never have been benedictine.
in 18th century, collegiate ladies were, in principle, required reside in abbey year, except @ 6 weeks per year. however, 600 florins, ladies buy free. in theory, free ladies still required provide 6 weeks of choral service; not observed in practice. ladies held positions in several abbeys. possibility of buying freedom appears have been used frequently. maria josepha of hatzfeld , gleichen, example, member of abbeys @ thorn , essen 46 years. during time, resided in essen abbey 4 years, never in thorn.
the abbey district contained curia building deachoness , 5 house ladies. in 14th century, new gothic abbey church built. of ladies built houses outside abbey district.
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