Maria Refugie Abbey
The origins of Maria Refugie Abbey in Uden can be traced back to Rosmalen, on the estate known as Coudewater.
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The origins of Maria Refugie Abbey in Uden lie in Rosmalen, on the estate known as Coudewater. It was there that the first Dutch foundation of the Order of Saint Bridget was established in 1434. The sisters were forced to leave when ’s-Hertogenbosch was taken by Protestant forces. The abbess then searched for a suitable place of refuge and chose Uden, where an old and dilapidated monastery stood empty.
In 1714, a bakehouse and a school building were constructed. The school housed a boarding school for young girls, which earned an excellent reputation and served as an educational institution for eighty years.
Part of the abbey is still inhabited today. The Bridgettine sisters are enclosed nuns who live their faith in seclusion. Their section of the monastery is not open to the public. However, visitors can explore other parts of the complex. Museum Krona is located in one of the abbey wings, the chapel can be visited daily between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm, and the herb garden is freely accessible.
This text has been translated using AI.