Abraham a Sancta Clara (1644 - 1709)
1644-07-02Leibertingen, Germany1709-12-01Vienna, Austria
Abraham a Sancta Clara
Abraham a Sancta Clara, real name Johann Ulrich Megerle, was an Augustinian monk and satirist, court preacher in Vienna.
Possessing an inimitable style of preaching that included folksy humor and harsh acrimony, Abraham was very popular with his contemporaries. He fearlessly scourged human vices, using both high pathos and puns, while conveying religious and moral messages. Some 600 of his recorded sermons on various subjects have survived.
Date and place of birt: | 2 july 1644, Leibertingen, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 1 december 1709, Vienna, Austria |
Period of activity: | XVII, XVIII century |
Specialization: | Monk, Preacher, Writer |