Stephansdom in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

The Austrian Branch of the Teutonic Order

1938-1988

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017

1. The Austrian Branch of the Teutonic Order Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In der Welt seid Ihr in Bedrängnis
Aber habt Mut: Ich habe die Welt besiegt.
(Jo 16,33)

Mit 1. September 1938 lösten die Nationalsozialisten
die Ballei Österreich des Deutschen Ordens auf.
Am 24. März 1947 erklärte die Regierung der
Republik Österreich die Auflösung für widerrechtlich und nichtig.

(English translation:)

In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (John, 16:33)

On September 1, 1938, the Nazis dissolved the Austrian branch of the Teutonic Order. On March 24, 1947, the government of the Austrian Republic declared the dissolution unlawful and nullified.

Erected 1988.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1938.

Location. 48° 12.455′ N, 16° 22.395′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Stephansdom. Marker is at the intersection of Singerstraße and Liliengasse, on the right when traveling west on

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Singerstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Singerstraße 7, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greta Keller (within shouting distance of this marker); Anton Maria Schwartz (within shouting distance of this marker); Gottlieb Muffat (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Franz Grillparzer (about 120 meters away); Egon Cäsar Conte Corti (about 120 meters away); O5 (about 120 meters away); Moritz Perles (about 150 meters away); Charles de L'Ecluse (Clusius) (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to the wall of the Deutsch Ordens Haus (the Teutonic Order House). The Vienna History Wiki indicates that this marker was installed on November 19, 1988.

Also see . . .
1. Ballei Österreich des Deutschen Ordens (Wikipedia, in German). (Submitted on August 13, 2018.)
2. Teutonic Order (Wikipedia). "The Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem...commonly the Teutonic Order (Deutscher Orden, Deutschherrenorden or Deutschritterorden), is a Catholic religious order founded as a military order c. 1190 in Acre, Kingdom of Jerusalem....The Teutonic Order was formed to aid Christians on their

The Austrian Branch of the Teutonic Order Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017

2. The Austrian Branch of the Teutonic Order Marker - wide view

pilgrimages to the Holy Land and to establish hospitals. Its members have commonly been known as the Teutonic Knights, having a small voluntary and mercenary military membership, serving as a crusading military order for protection of Christians in the Holy Land and the Baltics during the Middle Ages....Purely religious since 1929, the Teutonic Order still confers limited honorary knighthoods...." (Submitted on August 13, 2018.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.