Berich
Community ID:
2455
Alternate Names:
Beriche
Town:
Berich on the Eder
Diocese:
Mainz
Dedication:
S. Lawrence; S. Katherine (Laurentius; Katharina)
Date Founded:
1196
Date Terminated:
1577
Religious Order:
Augustinian
Rule:
Augustinian
Foundation Information:
More research is necessary about the foundation of this community of Augustinian women.
Manuscript Sources:
The Bibliotheque Royale in Brussels preserves a copy of saints lives from the convent, dating from the fourteenth century, #7503-18 (3178) (Tl. II). The Landesbibliothek in Detmold also preserves a Bible, c. 1250/70 from the convent.
Secondary Sources:
Handschriftenerbe des Deutschen Mittelalters, Vol. 1, p. 81.
Manuscripts Produced:
The only remnants of the convent's library are a Bible and a copy of saints lives (see manuscript sources).
Admin. Notes:
More research necessary
Contributors:
June Mecham
Date Started:
1196
Date Finished:
1577
Length:
459
