Monumentc767770d…f485Place of Remembrance
Franz Xaver Beyer
Honoring the Founder of St. Joseph's Hospital
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The memorial to Franz Xaver Beyer, established in 1893, commemorates the priest, archpriest, and spiritual advisor who founded the St. Joseph's Orphanage and Hospital. The marble bust is inscribed with his name and dates of birth and death.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1893
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Guided Story
Here you find yourself before the memorial to Franz Xaver Beyer, established in 1893. This marble bust honors a significant figure: a priest, archpriest, and spiritual advisor. He was the founder of the St. Joseph's Orphanage and Hospital, an institution that made a substantial impact in the area. The inscription on the bust includes his name and his birth and death dates. If you look southeast, just 14 meters away, you'll see the St. Joseph Chapel. The proximity of these historical sites is something truly to behold.
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