The Tihany Abbey is a Benedictine monastery established in Tihany in the Kingdom of Hungary in 1055. Its patrons are the Virgin Mary and Saint Aignan of Orleans.
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Order | Benedictine |
Established | 1055 |
Dedicated to | 1763 (current church) |
Diocese | Veszprém |
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Founder(s) | Andrew I of Hungary |
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Location | Tihany, Veszprém County, Hungary |
The Benedictine monastery in Tihany was established in 1055 by King Andrew I of Hungary (r. 1046–1060).[1] It was dedicated to the Holy Virgin and to Saint Bishop Aignan of Orleans.[1] King Andrew was buried in the church of the monastery in 1060.[2] His tomb in the crypt of the church is the only grave of a medieval King of Hungary which has been preserved up until now.[2]
The church's ceiling is decorated with frescoes by Károly Lotz, depicting Faith, Hope and Love.
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