cross shows the sacrifice of a lamb, a symbol of the Old Covenant. The medallion on the right represents two loaves and a cup, representing the bloodless sacrifice of the New Covenant. On the sides of the church, there are twelve side altars dedicated to certain saints who have a special connection to the Münsterschwarzach abbey. Except for the organ, the monastery created the entire interior on its own. The statue of the Virgin Mary on the right of the altar was created by Brother Franz Blaser († 1930). Abbot Placidus (†1943), the builder of the church, is buried in a high grave in front of the crypt. See also History of early modern period domes References Muth, Erwin, 2004. P. Burkard Bausch OSB (1656-1721/1723), Benediktinermönch und Chronist, in: ''Fränkische Lebensbilder (Veröffentlichungen der Gesellschaft für Fränkische Geschichte) 20, pp. 119 - 135 (account of the chronicler of Münsterschwarzach) External links Münsterschwarzach Abbey website Christ the King Priory Schuyler website Haus Benedikt Klöster in Bayern: Münsterschwarzach Benedictine monasteries in Germany European Monasteries of the Congregation of Missionary Benedictines of Saint Ottilien Monasteries in Bavaria Christian monasteries established in the 8th century