Innere Stadt in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

Father Wilhelm Janauschek

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017

1. Father Wilhelm Janauschek Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Der Ehrwürdige Diener Gottes
Pater Wilhelm Janauschek
Redemptorist

wurde hier, Spiegelgasse 4
Am 19. Oktober 1859 geboren

Er starb in Wien,
im Ruf der Heiligkeit
am 30. Juni 1926.

Das St. Klemens Hofbauer-Komitee
zum 90. Todesgedenkjahr 2016

(English translation:)

The venerable servant of God, Father Wilhelm Janauschek, redemptorist, was born here at Spiegelgasse 4, on October 19, 1859. He died in Vienna, in the name of holiness, on June 30, 1926.

(Erected by) the St. Klemens Hofbauer Committee to commemorate the 90th anniversary of his death.

Erected 2016 by St. Klemens Hofbauer-Komitee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 48° 12.448′ N, 16° 22.21′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. It is on Spiegelgasse just south of Grabenstrasse, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Spiegelgasse 4, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Central Europe, the Schengen

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Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Franz Grillparzer (a few steps from this marker); Franz Schubert (a few steps from this marker); Antonio Salieri (within shouting distance of this marker); Adolf Frankl (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Altenberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Conradin Kreutzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Moritz Perles (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Nestroy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Also see . . . Venerable Wilhelm Janauschek (The Redemptorists of the London Province, 4/22/2014). "On April 15th, Pope Francis authorized the promulgation of the Decree on the heroic character of the virtues of the Redemptorist, Fr. Wilhelm Janauschek, a professed priest of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. By virtue of this Decree Fr. Wilhelm Janauschek has been declared

Father Wilhelm Janauschek Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 14, 2017

2. Father Wilhelm Janauschek Marker - wide view

The marker is mounted to the front of the Adelheid confectionary shop, and is easy to miss.

venerable...." (Submitted on August 14, 2018.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.