Eternal love: The moving life and legacy of Sr. M. Philothea Kopp

Eternal love: The moving life and legacy of Sr. M. Philothea Kopp

a life for the community: the legacy of sister Philothea

The Reute monastery mourns the loss of Sr. M. Philothea Kopp, who died at the impressive age of 100 years. Born on the outskirts of the Black Forest in 1924, she joined the community of Franciscans from Reute in 1954. Her life was shaped by tireless devotion to people and their firm belief in Jesus.

a awake interest and a junk for everyone

sr. M. Philothea was known for her warm manner and her awake interest in people around her. She saw her vocation in leading people to Jesus, and she consistently implemented this in the 70 years of her religious affiliation. Whether in Ravensburg, Biberach, Hohentengen, Reute or Eglofs - she left a trace of love and compassion everywhere.

in the Gut Betha-Haus in Reute died Sister Philothea in early July and is buried in the monastery cemetery. To honor your legacy, a requiem will be held in the monastery chapel on July 9th. Her death may leave a gap, but your love and commitment will continue to live in the hearts of the community.

The importance of devotion and trust

Sister Philothea was not afraid of death because she knew that the Lord goth would get and accept her. In her life she gave countless people love and hope and will remember even after her death as a shining example of devotion and trust.

The community in the Reute monastery and beyond, Sr. M. Philothea Kopp will remember as a cheerful religious woman, who touched the hearts of many with her smile and waking mind. May their legacy live on and remind us that the real size is in service on others.

- Nag