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Lenten veil in the basilica
During Lent, a Lenten veil shrouds the high altar of the basilica.
Stift Rein Wins Ecclesiastical Environmental Award
Abbot Philipp, Prior P. Martin Höfler, and Christine Podlipnig with the award.
Advent of Hope
Advent of Hope: Choirs from the eight parishes set the mood for Advent.
Opening of the Nativity Scene Exhibition 2025
Abbot Philipp, together with Dr. Bernd Mayer from Birglhof, opened this year’s Nativity scene exhibition.
Opening of the Rein Abbey Stone Age Museum
The Rein Abbey Stone Age Museum not only showcases the oldest mining in Styria but also artifacts from decades of archaeological excavations in and around the Abbey.
National Holiday 2025
Abbot Pius Maurer from Lilienfeld Abbey celebrates the Mass
Abbot Philipp in Brussels
Abbot Philipp at the presentation of the Europe Medal in Brussels.
Facade Renovation
By autumn, the basilica’s facade will be renovated and its original red color restored.
We are opening our garden
The new monastery garden — open to nature, history and visitors.
Rein Key Festival 2025
Abbot Johannes Fragner OSB from Seckau Abbey celebrated the Mass.
Easter 2025 in Rein Abbey
Easter 2025 in Rein Abbey
Easter Food Blessing 2025
Times and locations for this year’s Easter food blessing.
Exhibition opening 2025
The exhibition is open daily until January 6, 2026, with two guided tours at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
Christmas 2024 in Rein Abbey
Christmas 2024 in Rein Abbey
Nativity Scene Exhibition 2024
The exhibition is open on Advent weekends and public holidays from 10 AM to 4 PM, and for groups of 15 people outside these hours by prior arrangement. Admission is free; we appreciate your voluntary support.
National Day 2024
Abbot Reinhold Dessl of Wilhering Abbey celebrated Holy Mass.