Jeremias Schröder

Jeremias Schröder (born Maximilian Schröder; 8 December 1964) is a German Benedictine monk who has served as Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation since 2024.

Biography Schröder was born on 8 December 1964 in Bad Wörishofen. His father was merchant and his mother chemist. He grew up in Bad Wörishofen and Dorschhausen. He graduated from the local gymnasium school in 1984, having had a focus on modern languages.

Thereafter, Schröder joined St. Ottilien Archabbey. After the novitiate he took his vows to join the order in 1985. From 1985 to 1990 he studied philosophy and theology in Rome and from 1990 to 1994 history in Oxford. In 1992, Schröder was ordained to the priesthood. Beginning that year, he was also spiritual assistant to the Benedictine sisters of Stanbrook.

Abbot Primate In 2024, Schröder was elected as Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation at Sant'Anselmo Abbey in Rome.