Urban Federer
Monsignor Urban Federer OSB OESSH (born 17 August 1968) is a Swiss prelate of the Catholic Church. A member of the Order of St. Benedict, he is the current Abbot of Einsiedeln Abbey and Fahr Convent. Prior to serving as abbot, Federer was the Prior and Vicar General of Einsielden Abbey and the editor-in-chief of Salve, the abbey's official magazine. In 2017, he was made a Knight of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.
Urban Federer | |
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| 59th Abbot of Einsiedeln Abbey & Fahr Convent | |
Federer in 2016 | |
| Elected | 23 November 2013 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 11 June 1994 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 August 1968 |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Residence | Einsiedeln Abbey |
| Alma mater | Einsiedeln Abbey Theological Home School Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology University of Fribourg |
| Motto | Adiutor in Christo |
| Coat of arms | |
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