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Drawing depicting the first monastery Father Viktor established in Germany. Originally built in 1869 the Schloss Gatterburg located in Pasing - near Munich, was the
home of a nobel family. Countess Gatterburg sold the building to Father Viktor in 1923. The building later housed the German Foundation's first Preparatory School. Source: Passionist Archives (Box 1-708 Europe, folder 9).
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Second depicting the first monastery Father Viktor established in Germany. Originally built in 1869 the Schloss Gatterburg located in Pasing - near Munich, was the
home of a nobel family. Countess Gatterburg sold the building to Father Viktor in 1923. The building later housed the German Foundation's first Preparatory School. Source: Passionist Archives (Box 1-708 Europe, folder 9).
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This is a photograph of the Parish-Church in Semmering Pass, courtesy of Pater Nikolaus Seitz. This beautiful baroque church located in the scenic Austrian Alps was originally built in 1728
and was aquired in 1925. It is located near the second monastery, Maria Schutz, built by Father Viktor.
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Maria Schutz (interior). Source: Passionist Archives, pamphlet "Maria Schutz 250 Jahre"
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Maria Schutz, situated in the idyllic Austrian Alps. Source: Passionist Archives, pamphlet "Maria Schutz 250 Jahre"
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This is a photograph of Schwarzenfeld's monastery (the Miesbergkloster), designed by Father Christopher Berlo. This photograph was obtained from
the book, "250 Jahre Miesbergkirche zu Schwarzenfeld."
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This is a photograph of Schwarzenfeld, courtesy of Pater Nikolaus. The tower-tip of the Miesbergkirche is visible on the left-hand-side horizon.
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Photograph of the Miesbergkloster gate, in Schwarzenfeld. The sign honoring Father Viktor's
heroism in April 1945 is visible. The gate seen in this photo leads to the monastery graveyard,
where Father Viktor was laid to rest on December 19, 1955.
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A close-up of the plaque honoring Father Viktor. The translation (courtesy of Ed Pancoast) is as follows: "In gratitude to
honorary citizen, the Very Reverend Father Viktor Koch C.P., Passionist Provincial, who through
personal action and civil courage in April 1945 prevented a retaliatory strike by U.S. forces
upon the people of the town of Schwarzenfeld. Affixed: Schwarzenfeld, April 1995."
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Another view of the Miesbergkloster graveyard, courtesy of Pater Nikolaus Seitz C.P. Pafrre Semmering.
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An arial picture of the Miesberg monastery in Schwarzenfeld, circa 1945. The Miesbergkirche steeple
is visible in the top-half of the picture. In this sweeping vista, the town and Naab River is visible
in the lower half of the image. Source: Passionist Archives (Box 1-708 Europe, folder 9).
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Picture of the Miesbergkirche in Schwarzenfeld, Germany. Original photo taken
by Ed Pancoast. Source: Passionist Archives (Box 1-708 Europe, folder 9).
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Side-view of the Miesbergkirche in Schwarzenfeld, Germany. Original photo taken
by Ed Pancoast. Source: Passionist Archives (Box 1-708 Europe, folder 9).
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