Monastery Soeterbeeck
The monastic community of Soeterbeeck was founded in 1448 in Nederwetten (near Nuenen). In 1732, the sisters had to flee and bought an estate in Deursen, located in the Free Land of Ravenstein.
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The monastic community of Soeterbeeck was founded in 1448 in Nederwetten (near Nuenen). In 1732, the sisters had to flee and bought an estate in Deursen, located in the Free Land of Ravenstein. The newly founded convent was called Nieuw Soeterbeeck. The Augustinians were in the tradition of the Modern Devotion. Founder Geert Grote sought a simple Christian life. His followers prayed the choir prayer, wrote manuscripts, cared for the sick, and provided education.
The oldest part of the monastery is the east wing from 1733. It contains beautiful corridors and art treasures. The sisters left in 1997 and donated their convent to Radboud University. It is now a study and research center.
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