Dominican Priory, Viborg
The Dominican Priory, Viborg, or Blackfriars (''Sortebrødrekloster'') was an important Dominican Order, Dominican monastery in Viborg, Denmark, Viborg, Denmark, during the Middle Ages. History The Dominicans were a mendicant order which relied on the gifts of local people for their day to day sustenance. Their work was teaching and a rigorous daily schedule of prayers, meditation, and study. The order was introduced into Denmark by Brother Solomon from Aarhus in the 1220s. Viborg Priory was established perhaps as early as 1227 by Bishop Gunnar of Viborg. It is first mentioned in the church annals in 1246 when donations to the priory are listed. The priory church was completed towards the end of the 13th century in Brick Gothic, red brick in the Gothic style and consisted of a choir, sacristy, and central nave. It was located on the north of the priory so as to be near the town. Women were excluded from the church except during church holidays. It was unusual in that preaching ...
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