The pilgrim’s symbol of Andechs The pilgrim’s symbol of Andechs is the sign of identification used by pilgrims, guests and friends of the Holy Mount; it is comparable to the shell symbol used by pilgrims for identification on their way to Santiago de Compostela. It is available at the Andechs Monastery Shop in an initially limited edition for the price of € 4,50. Based on a century-old design the Andechs pilgrim’s symbol, about 3 cm long, testifies today to the great tradition and vitality of the Andechs pilgrimage. On the ring surrounding the design the following words are to be seen: HEIL-IG PERG ANDEX IN OBER-BAIR. The Andechs coat of arms has been inserted into the lower half of the ring’s interior. In the centre there are three discs on which the Holy Three Hosts are depicted. On the lower left there is a finger, on the lower right the IHS symbol and above these in the middle the crucifixion. For 2005, the anniversary year, the workshops of the Maria Laach Benedictine Abbey were commissioned to produce a replica of the Andechs pilgrim’s symbol made of polished brass that was designed by Christian Fischbach. It is a souvenir for all the pilgrims who come to the Holy Mount and is a sign of solidarity with previous generations who, like people today, took their worries, their joys and above all their thanks to the Holy Mount.
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